Steve Smith Announced ODI Retirement: Check His Stats, Centuries, Wickets and Personal information

Australian cricket star Steve Smith has bid farewell to One-Day Internationals after a stellar career. He is known for his consistency and adaptability. Steven Smith played 170 ODIs, scoring 5,800 runs at a strike rate of 86.96. With his retirement, one of the most distinguished careers in ODI cricket comes to an end. This update highlights his records, career statistics, and key moments.

Mar 5, 2025, 14:41 IST
Steve Smith Records, Centuries and Other Statistics in ODI
Steve Smith Records, Centuries and Other Statistics in ODI

Australian cricketing legend Steve Smith has officially bid farewell from One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The amazing middle-order batter played his final ODI match in the Champions Trophy semifinal against India in Dubai on March 4 2025, where he was Australia's top scorer with a determined 73 runs. However, the team still lost to India. 

In a statement according to Cricket Australia, Steve Smith stated: "It feels like the right time to make way. It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it. There have been so many amazing times and wonderful memories. Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic teammates who shared the journey.”

“Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup so it feels like the right time to make way. Test cricket remains a priority and I am really looking forward to the World Test Championship final, the West Indies in the winter and then England at home. I feel I still have a lot to contribute on that stage" he adds. 

At the age of 35, Smith leaves behind an impressive ODI career spanning 170 matches, during which he amassed 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28 and a strike rate of 86.96. His tally includes 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries, making him the 12th highest run-scorer for Australia in ODI history. His highest individual score in the format was a remarkable 164 runs, achieved against New Zealand in 2016.

Smith's cricketing journey began in Sydney, where he showcased exceptional talent from a young age. Over the years, he has evolved into a major player for Australian cricket. With his retirement, Smith bids farewell to the 50-over format, closing a significant chapter in his illustrious career while leaving behind a legacy of excellence in Australian cricket.

Steven Smith Personal Information

Steve Smith was born on June 2, 1989, in Kogarah, Sydney. His father, Peter, is Australian and holds a degree in chemistry, while his mother, Gillian, is originally from England. Smith attended Menai High School but left at 17 to pursue a cricket career in England.

Due to his mother’s British heritage, Smith holds both Australian and British citizenship. In 2011, he began a relationship with Dani Willis, a commerce and law student at Macquarie University. The couple got engaged in June 2017 during a trip to New York and later tied the knot on September 15, 2018, in Berrima, New South Wales.

Outside of cricket, Smith is a fan of the Sydney Roosters, a team in the National Rugby League. Here is a brief overview of his life: 

Category

Details

Full Name

Steven Peter Devereux Smith

Born

June 2, 1989, Sydney, New South Wales

Age

35 years, 276 days

Also Known As

Steve Smith

Batting Style

Right-Hand Bat

Bowling Style

Legbreak Googly

Playing Role

Top Order Batter

Teams

Australia, Washington Freedom, Antigua Hawksbills, Antigua Hawksbills, Australian Institute of Sports

Australian XI, Barbados Tridents, Comilla Victorians, Delhi Capitals, Graeme Hick XII, Kent 2nd XI, Kochi Tuskers Kerala,

New South Wales, New South Wales Second XI, New South Wales Under-19s, Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals,

Rising Pune Supergiants, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Surrey 2nd XI, Sutherland, Sydney Sixers, Sydney South East,

Toronto Nationals, Worcestershire

Steven Smith's Career in ODIs

The 35-year-old has made 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28 and a strike rate of 86.96, cementing his place among Australia’s top run-getters in the format. His tally includes 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries, making him the 12th highest run-scorer for Australia in ODIs. Here is a brief overview of his career in One Day International. 

Batting and Fielding

Format

Mat

Inns

NO

Runs

HS

SR

100s

50s

4s

6s

Ct

ODIs

170

154

20

5,800

164

86.96

12

35

521

58

90

Bowling

Format

Mat

Inns

Balls

Runs

Wkts

Ave

Econ

SR

4w

5w

10w

ODIs

170

40

1,076

971

28

34.67

5.41

38.4

0

0

0

Steve Smith Records in ODIs

Here is the complete list of records made by Steve Smith in ODIs: 

All-round Performance
Category Rank Record
Batting & Fielding - 5,000 runs and 50 fielding dismissals

 

Batting Records
Category Rank Record
Most Runs 12th Most career runs
Most Runs in an Innings (by Position) 9th 164 runs
Most Runs in an Innings by a Captain 9th 164 runs
Most Hundreds in a Career 39th 12 centuries
Most Hundreds Against One Team 21st 5 centuries
Fifties in Consecutive Innings 13th 5 fifties

 

Fastest Career Runs
Milestone Rank Matches Taken
2,000 Runs 40th 55 matches
3,000 Runs 20th 79 matches
4,000 Runs 19th 106 matches
5,000 Runs 18th 129 matches

 

Fielding Records
Category Rank Record
Most Catches in Career 41st 90 catches

 

Partnership Records
Category Rank Record
Highest Partnership for Any Wicket 40th 242 runs
Highest Partnership for the Third Wicket 3rd 242 runs

 

Individual Records
Category Rank Record
Most Player-of-the-Series Awards 27th 4 awards

 

Captaincy Records
Category Rank Record
Most Matches as Captain 42nd 64 matches

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