Bowlers to dismiss Steve Smith most times in ODI cricket
What's the story
Steve Smith retired from ODI cricket on Wednesday, March 5, after Australia's exit from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. On March 4, the Aussies lost against India in the first semi-final. Notably, Smith shone for his side, scoring 73. In the match, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami dismissed Smith, reducing the Aussies to 198/5. Here are bowlers to dismiss Smith most times in ODIs.
#1
Adil Rashid - 7 dismissals
England leg-spinner Adil Rashid dismissed Smith 7 times in ODIs. As per ESPNcricinfo, across 16 innings, Smith scored 156 runs off Rashid's bowling, having faced 202 balls. He averaged 22.28 and owned a strike rate of 77.22. 92 of the deliveries were dot balls. Smith managed to hit Rashid for 8 fours and two sixes.
#2
Mohammed Shami - 5 dismissals
Shami got Smith out for the 5th time in ODIs. Across 10 innings, Smith managed 123 runs off 122 balls bowled by Shami. The batter owned an average of 24.60 with his strike rate being 100.81. Smith faced 63 dot balls. He managed to smash the Indian right-arm pacer for 15 fours and two sixes.
#3
Hardik Pandya - 5 dismissals
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya dismissed Smith 5 times in ODI cricket. Across 10 innings, Smith managed to amass 89 runs from 86 balls, striking at 103.48. Smith's average against Pandya reads 17.80. Pandya bowled 42 dot balls in this duel with Smith smashing the pace bowler for 14 fours.
#4
Mark Wood - 4 dismissals
England fast bowler Mark Wood went on to dismiss Smith 4 times in ODIs. Across 10 innings, Smith faced 87 balls off Wood, scoring 61 runs. He struck at 70.11 and owned an average of 15.25. Wood bowled 49 dot balls and was hit for only six fours. Smith managed 27 singles.