Smith Joins Elite List With Ton vs SL

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Australia batter Steve Smith registered a huge feat during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. 

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In the two-match series, Smith hammered centuries in both the matches. 

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The century, which came in the second Test, was his 36th Test ton. 

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With this, he has equalled the tally of Joe Root to register joint-fifth highest number of Test tons. 

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The list of most Test tons is dominated by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar with 51 centuries. 

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Second place has been taken by the former South Africa star Jacques Kallis with 45 tons. 

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Australia great Ricky Ponting holds the third spot with 41 centuries to his name. 

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