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Steve Smith<\/a> brought up his 36th Test century on Day 2 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle on Friday, February 7. This is his fourth hundred in the last five Tests that he has played in. <\/p>\n The prolific right-hander, who is leading Australia in this series in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, also scored a ton in the first Test played at this venue. The Aussies won that match by an innings and 242 runs. <\/p>\n As expected, fans flooded microblogging site X by showering praise on Steve Smith for his splendid knock. Here are some of the most interesting reactions from fans:<\/p>\n “Outstanding from Smudge. He really is something special,” wrote a fan.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n Here are some of the other reactions to Smith’s splendid knock:<\/p>\n “If we gonna see steve smith peak as a test captain again, then CA make him permanent captain of aussie test team, what a great player he is, legend,” wrote<\/a> a fan.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n “He is something…overtakes the great Allan Border…with now 7 centuries in Asia…..and AB was the best,” wrote<\/a> a supporter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n “An absolute superstar…imagine his stats if he did not have to sit out 2 years after Warner did his sandpaper thing…Smith only guilty of trusting Warner,” wrote<\/a> another.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n “G.O.A.T of the Test Cricket! What a player, what a legend and what a superstar for Australia. Take a bow Champ, keep getting those, we have an WTC to retain in a couple of months time #slvaus,” wrote<\/a> another supporter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Steve Smith’s century, alongside wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey’s 156-ball 139, helped Australia take a 73-run lead at the close of play on Day 2. Australia were 330-3 when stumps were drawn on Day 2. Earlier, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 257 after they elected to bat first. <\/p>\n Australia have already taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series, and look well-placed to walk away with another victory here. Sri Lanka looked listless throughout the day and will have to conjure something special on Day 3.<\/p>\n The two teams take each other on in a two-game ODI series after this match, before jetting off to Pakistan, where the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be held later this month.<\/p>\nAustralia well placed at the end of Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka after Steve Smith century<\/h2>\n