Steve Smith has taken the cricketing community by surprise with his announcement of retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket following Australia's departure from the Champions Trophy. As the captain of the Australian team during the 2025 tournament, Smith was unable to lead his side to another ICC title, as they were defeated in the semifinals by India. The distinguished batsman has now chosen to concentrate on Test cricket, making a significant decision to extend his career in the longer format of the game.

Smith made his ODI debut against the West Indies in 2010 as a leg-spinning allrounder and has since participated in 170 ODIs, amassing 5,800 runs at an average of 43.28, which includes 12 centuries.

Here are the greatest knocks played by Steve Smith in ODIs:

105 against India - 2015 World Cup: This semifinal match was of great significance, and Smith rose to the occasion with a career-defining innings. Entering the match with a couple of vital contributions earlier in the tournament, the stakes were particularly high in Sydney, as India were the defending champions and favorites. Batting first, Smith established a solid foundation for Australia, scoring 105 runs, which included 11 fours and two sixes, contributing to a total of 328/7. Australia ultimately won the match by 95 runs, dismissing India for 233, and Smith was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding century.

In the match against New Zealand in 2016 at the SCG, Steve Smith demonstrated his prowess in One Day Internationals by achieving his highest score at this venue, amassing 164 runs. This remarkable performance was characterized by his resilience, as he anchored the innings from the first over until the 48th, facing 157 balls and striking 14 fours and 4 sixes. His efforts contributed significantly to Australia’s total of 324/8 in 50 overs, despite the challenging pitch conditions that favored the fast bowlers. Ultimately, Smith's exceptional display led Australia to a victory by 68 runs.

During the 2014 match against Pakistan in Sharjah, Steve Smith experienced the joy of scoring his maiden century under challenging circumstances. The pitch favored spinners, and many of his teammates struggled, but Smith excelled with a well-crafted 101 runs off 118 balls, helping Australia to a competitive total of 255/8. His performance was instrumental, and the bowlers effectively supported his efforts, leading to a convincing 93-run victory for Australia.

In the 2020 encounter at the SCG against India, Steve Smith continued to demonstrate his affinity for batting against the Indian team. Following the COVID-19 hiatus, he returned to form with an explosive 104 runs off just 64 balls, achieving a strike rate exceeding 150. His innings included 14 fours and 2 sixes, propelling Australia to a formidable total of 389/4, which proved insurmountable for India.

In the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal against Pakistan, while the match is often remembered for the intense duel between Wahab Riaz and Shane Watson, Steve Smith played a crucial role in laying the groundwork for Australia's victory. He scored a determined 65 runs from 69 balls, featuring seven boundaries. His partnership with Watson, which yielded 89 runs, was vital in stabilizing the innings during a challenging phase when Riaz was delivering fierce bouncers.

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