Ashes 2017/18, 3rd Test: Hits and misses

Hit: Steven Smith

Steven Smith recorded his career-best Test score of 239 as Australia posted their highest total in a home Ashes Test innings, declaring at 662/9 on Sunday.

With his second double-century and seventh against England, the Australian skipper passed 1,000 Test runs for the year.

Smith achieved the third highest score by an Australian captain in an Ashes Test, having faced 399 deliveries as he led his team to an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

The 28-year-old already has 22 centuries to his name from 107 Test outings.

Only Don Bradman (58 innings) and Sunil Gavaskar (101 innings) have reached 22 Test centuries in fewer innings.

Smith's current Test batting average of 60.40 is also second only to the legendary Bradman.