Steve Smith and Stuart Broad have had a famous battle in cricket, especially in the Ashes between Australia and England. Smith is known for his strong batting, while Broad is one of England’s top fast bowlers. They have faced each other many times, and their head-to-head stats tell an interesting story of great performances and close contests.
In this article, we’ll look at how Smith has batted against Broad in different formats and who has had the upper hand.
Steve Smith vs Stuart Broad Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Across all formats, Steve Smith has scored a total of 617 runs against Stuart Broad, facing 1,156 deliveries. Broad has dismissed Smith 14 times in total. During these matchups, Smith has struck 83 boundaries (fours) and 2 sixes, while 858 of the balls he faced were dot balls—meaning no runs were scored on those deliveries.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 577 | 1,101 | 11 | 830 | 80 | 2 | 52.5 | 52.4 |
ODI | 39 | 52 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 13.0 | 75.0 |
T20I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 50.0 |
Total | 617 | 1,156 | 14 | 858 | 83 | 2 | - | - |
Steve Smith vs Stuart Broad: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Test Cricket
In Test cricket, Steve Smith has scored 577 runs off 1,101 balls when facing Stuart Broad. Broad has dismissed Smith 11 times. The contest has been intense, with Smith managing a batting average of 52.5 and a strike rate of 52.4 against Broad in Tests. He has hit 80 fours and 2 sixes, while also facing 830 dot balls.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2013 | 74 | 198 | 3 | 160 | 9 | 0 | 24.7 | 37.4 |
2014 | 13 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 0 | – | 46.4 |
2015 | 77 | 122 | 3 | 84 | 10 | 0 | 25.7 | 63.1 |
2017 | 94 | 239 | 0 | 185 | 9 | 1 | – | 39.3 |
2018 | 16 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 0 | – | 48.5 |
2019 | 193 | 272 | 2 | 190 | 30 | 1 | 96.5 | 71.0 |
2021 | 24 | 56 | 0 | 48 | 4 | 0 | – | 42.9 |
2022 | 29 | 67 | 1 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 29.0 | 43.3 |
2023 | 57 | 86 | 2 | 60 | 9 | 0 | 28.5 | 66.3 |
Total | 577 | 1,101 | 11 | 830 | 80 | 2 | 52.5 | 52.4 |
Steve Smith vs Stuart Broad: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODI Cricket
In ODIs, Smith has made 39 runs in 52 balls against Broad, with Broad dismissing him 3 times. That gives Smith a batting average of 13.0 and a strike rate of 75.0 in this format. He has struck only 3 boundaries and faced 27 dot balls, showing Broad’s control.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2010 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 72.7 |
2012 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 80.0 |
2014 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 133.3 |
2015 | 23 | 33 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | – | 69.7 |
Total | 39 | 52 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 13.0 | 75.0 |
Steve Smith vs Stuart Broad: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20I Cricket
The T20I contest is minimal. Smith has faced Broad just once in this format.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 50.0 |
Total | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 50.0 |
Verdict: Steve Smith vs Stuart Broad Who Has the Edge?
While Steve Smith has managed to score over 600 runs against Stuart Broad across formats, Broad has dismissed him 14 times, including 11 times in Tests—making this one of the most talked-about duels in modern cricket. Broad’s success, especially in the longest format, gives him a clear upper hand.
Though Smith has had his moments, particularly in the 2019 Ashes, the numbers suggest Stuart Broad holds the edge in this head-to-head battle.
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