Steve Smith Smashes Century, Snatches Advantage From India on Day 2 at MCG

Steve Smith plays a shot during his innings in the MCG Test.

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Steve Smith smashed his 7th Test ton, third in as many Tests and 5th in 2014, to give his team the early advantage on Day 3 of the MCG Test on Saturday. (Live Blog | Live Scorecard)

Continuing from an overnight score of 72, Smith started the day with a glorious shot through covers off Shami and orchestrated the shift of momentum to his side from the visitors.

Smith was benefitted in the company of Brad Haddin, who shrugged off a long-drawn lean patch to race away to a swift half-century. Indian bowlers erred in their line from the word go and both Smith and Haddin made the most of the situation.

On Day 1, Smith was made to toil hard for his runs had to bide his time to reach 72 off 152 balls. On Day 2, Smith reaped the rwards of staying patient. He flicked and pulled and drove handsomely on his way to 2,000 Test runs and reached his century off 191 balls, his second as Test captain.

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