capt_Luffy
International Captain
2017 India, best performance by any batsman in turning Indian tracks, ever.Viv’s peak is easily better than Smith’s because of his more attacking way of playing, and because of the insanely flat surfaces at home Smith. 74.7 for a stretch from 1976-81(insane SR, and the major performer key victories in Aus, Eng, Pak against some great bowlers). Insane peak considering the era and record maintained across conditions. 3400 runs in 32 matches, 12 hundreds
2019 England, with respect to 1976 Viv, was the best performance by any batsman in England after 1930 Don.
Already mastered and played several great innings in bouncy Australian pitches.
Viv's SR is great and all, but Smith performed in more varied conditions for me. It's very close and NO WAY a swipe for Viv.