Smith’s knock remains to be the second-highest particular person rating by any batsman at the Lord’s.
Smith’s knock of 259 runs off 370 balls with the assistance of 34 boundaries, helped South Africa defeat England by an innings and 92 runs
On today, 18 years in the past in 2003, Graeme Smith has smashed a scintillating double century towards England at the ‘Home of Cricket’ Lord’s in London and within the course of, he turned the primary one from his nation to obtain the feat at the enduring floor. Smith had achieved the feat in the course of the second recreation of the five-match collection throughout South Africa’s tour of England in 2003.
Batting first, England had a forgettable outing as they failed in exploiting their residence circumstances and had been bowled out for the paltry whole of 173 runs. After their bowlers’ excellent performances, South African batsman rose to the event and posted a mammoth whole of 682 runs for the lack of six wickets earlier than declaring their innings as Smith took the centre stage.
Makhaya Ntini spearheaded South Africa bowlers by bagging a fifer. Meanwhile, Andrew Hall and Shaun Pollock additionally chipped in by choosing three and two wickets every. Smith scored a powerful knock of 259 runs off 370 balls with the assistance of 34 boundaries. He spent 574 minutes at the crease as he hammered the opposition bowlers all around the park. Smith’s knock remains to be the second-highest particular person rating by any batsman at the Lord’s. The first spot within the listing is reserved by England’s Graham Gooch, who has scored 333 runs towards India at Lord’s.
Smith was additionally supported by Gary Kristen from the opposite finish. Kristen scored 108 runs off 244 balls and his knock was studded with 15 fours.
England batters regrouped and put up a greater present of their second innings as they scored 417 runs in 107.1 over earlier than getting bowled out. However, it was not sufficient because the guests received the match by an innings and 92 runs.
In England’s second innings, legendary all-rounder Andrew Flintoff starred with the bat as he scored 142 runs off 146 balls. Flintoff’s knock was laced with 18 fours and 5 sixes.
South Africa went on to win the five-match Test collection 3-2.
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