Steve Smith, leading Australia in the Ashes 2025, has bounced back with a vital 61 after a poor start. With 36 Test centuries and over 10,500 runs, he is closing in on Ricky Ponting's records, first to 4000-run Ashes mark post-Bradman, Australia's most away Test runs, and 7000 runs at No. 4. Steve Smith's strong form could further define his legacy.