Stat Deep Dive: Steve Smith averages almost 125 vs West Indies ahead of Grenada Test

July 2, 2025 Credit: Getty

Big boost for Australia

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Smith still wearing a splint

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Smith injured in slip cordon

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Smith's outstanding average vs WI

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Big runs vs WI attack

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Daddy hundred vs WI too

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More with 100-plus average vs WI

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Adam Voges

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Smith's got company

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Quinton De Kock on list too

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