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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