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Warner's Bold Ashes Prediction: Why Smith Could Score Five Centuries

David Warner has made a bold prediction about Steve Smith's performance in the upcoming Ashes series. The former opener believes Smith could score five centuries against England this summer. Smith recently announced his return to form with a century for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield. Warner also backed Smith to continue his Test career through to the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India.

Key Points: David Warner Predicts Steve Smith Five Ashes Centuries

  • Warner predicts Smith could score five centuries in Ashes series against England
  • Smith recently scored 118 for NSW in Sheffield Shield return
  • Australian batter needs five more centuries to equal Ricky Ponting's record
  • Warner believes Smith will continue playing until 2027 India series
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Steve Smith has got five centuries in him: David Warner drops massive prediction before Ashes

David Warner backs Steve Smith to score five centuries against England in upcoming Ashes series, citing his current form and pursuit of Ricky Ponting's record.

"I reckon he's got five centuries in him. He only had one (net session) the other day and came out and scored a hundred today; that's Steve Smith. - David Warner"

Canberra, October 29

Former Australian opener David Warner has advocated for Steve Smith to pile up "five centuries" against England in the Ashes, scheduled to commence on November 21 in Perth.

Smith announced his return to competitive cricket with a sizzling 118 for New South Wales against Queensland at the Gabba in the Sheffield Shield on Wednesday. With 20 boundaries and a solitary six during his 176-ball outing, Smith has found the rich vein of form before serving as the stand-in captain for Australia in the first Ashes Test with Pat Cummins ruled out.

"If that man Steve Smith can score big runs (this summer), they'll be fine. If Smith gets on a roll and he starts scoring runs, it's going to be a challenge for England," Warner told Fox Cricket's coverage.

In 2025, the talismanic Australian batter has flourished with his robust technique, amassing 515 runs in six Tests at an average of 51.50, including two centuries and as many fifties. In his last assignment in Tests for Australia, Smith toured the West Indies in June-July.

On the tricky Caribbean strip, Smith managed to churn out 127 runs in four innings at 31.75, with a solitary fifty and a best score of 71. Smith, with a tally of 36 Test centuries, is five shy of levelling former captain Ricky Ponting's record of 41, the most for Australia.

While considering Smith's current form, Warner believes centuries will flow from the 36-year-old's bat to go level with Ponting's record, and said, "I reckon he's got five centuries in him. He only had one (net session) the other day and came out and scored a hundred today; that's Steve Smith."

During his illustrious career, Smith has achieved several accolades, including the T20 World Cup, the ODI World Cup, and the World Test Championship. However, he has yet to win a Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in India. With the next edition scheduled to commence in January 2027, Warner has backed Smith to continue playing Test cricket through the next BGT.

'The one thing missing from him is winning in India. He knows his body now, he knows what he's capable of - if he wants to get to that Indian series, he will," Warner said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Warner's prediction seems a bit optimistic. Five centuries in one Ashes series? Even for Smith that's asking a lot. England's bowling attack isn't that weak. Let's be realistic.
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Arjun K
Smith's hunger for runs reminds me of our own Virat Kohli. Both legends who keep pushing boundaries. The real test will be when Australia tours India next - that's where true batting class shows! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone who follows cricket globally, Smith's numbers are incredible. 36 Test centuries at 36 years old is phenomenal. Warner backing his mate shows great team spirit. Excited for the Ashes! 🏏
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Vikram M
Warner is right about one thing - Smith's real legacy will be incomplete without winning in India. Our spinners have always troubled him. That's the final frontier for many overseas batsmen.
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Michael C
Smith's Sheffield Shield century shows he's in good touch. But five centuries in an Ashes series? That would be historic! Only Bradman-level stuff. Let's see if he can deliver.

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