Steven Smith powers Aus to 354-5 on Day 1 against Sussex

Steven Smith scored an unbeaten 98 to power Australia to 354-5 in a warm-up match against Sussex here yesterday.

Steve Smith en route his unbeaten 98 against Sussex yesterday. Pics/Getty Images.

Earlier, openers Ed Cowan (66) and Phil Hughes (84) added 150 for the opening stand after Australia won the toss.u00a0Monty Panesar and Lewis Hatchett picked three and two wickets repectively.

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