Brisbane [Australia], October 29 (ANI): Star Australian batter Steve Smith made a triumphant return to Sheffield Shield Cricket, slamming a brilliant century as the first Ashes Test at Perth comes closer.

Smith, representing New South Wales against Queensland, continued his fine run in whites, scoring 118 in 176 balls, with 20 fours and six. His runs came at a healthy strike rate of 67.04.

Queensland, electing to field first, had some early success as Sam Konstas (10) continued his hot-and-cold run, being dismissed by Hayden Kerr (2/39).

William Salzmann (65 in 85 balls, with 11 fours), Kurtis Patterson (122 in 261 balls, with 14 fours) and Smith scored big as NSW scored 349/5 at the end of day one.

Smith has been in fine form this year, scoring 515 runs in six Tests and 10 innings at

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