Steve Smith: The Maestro's IPL Journey

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Mar 31, 2025

Steve Smith's IPL Debut Year

Steve Smith made his IPL debut in 2012 with Pune Warriors, scoring 362 runs in his first season.

Breakout Season in 2013

In 2013, Smith scored 159 runs, before being ruled out of the season due to back injury.

Consistent 2014 Performance

Smith hit 147 runs in 2014, marking his consistency as a batsman.

Stellar 2015 Highlights

A remarkable 293 runs in 2015, including match-winning fifties.

2016 Season Overview

270 runs in 8 matches in 2016, with a key innings against PBKS.

Leading from the Front in 2017

Scored 472 runs in 2017, leading Rising Pune Supergiant to the final.

Resilience in 2019

After a year's hiatus, Smith made 319 runs in 2019 IPL season.

Solid 2020 Performances

With 311 runs in 2020, Smith proved crucial for Rajasthan Royals.

Final Innings in 2021

152 runs in IPL 2021, showing his class in limited appearances.

Career Stats & IPL Ranking

2,485 IPL runs in career, ranked 40th among IPL batsmen.

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