Australia are gearing up to host Pakistan in a three-match Test series, starting on December 14 in Perth.
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Smith's crucial role
Veteran batter Steve Smith will be critical to the home team's chances as he has been nothing but stupendous in the longest format.
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Impressive stats
Smith has played 12 Test matches against Pakistan.He has returned with 981 runs in these games at an exceptional average of 54.50.The tally includes eight fifties and a couple of tons.
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Nearing this Milestone
He could become the eighth Australian to accomplish 1,000 Test runs against Pakistan.
Overall, Smith boasts 4,387 Test runs at home at 64.51.
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Over 9,000 runs for Smith in Tests
Smith has raced to 9,320 runs in 102 Tests. The tally includes 32 tons and 39 fifties. His average of 58.61 is only second to Donald Bradman (99.94) among batters with at least 5,000 Test runs.