Steve Smith Out for 33 at the SCG

Steve Smith was out for 33 to Prasidh Krishna on day two of the fifth Test against India at the SCG in January 2025.

Key Facts

• Match: fifth Test v India, SCG
• Smith out for 33 off 57 balls
• Bowler: Prasidh Krishna
• Caught by KL Rahul
• Smith finished the match on 9,999 Test runs

The Dismissal

Michael Vaughan said on Fox Cricket: “It’s come out of nowhere.”

Update

Smith was out again for 4 on day three, finishing one run short of 10,000, ESPN reported.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many did Smith make?

33 in the first innings.

Who got him out?

Prasidh Krishna.

Did he reach 10,000 runs?

Not in that match, he finished on 9,999.

Conclusion

Smith was agonisingly close to a big milestone.

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