Steve Smith Creates History with Explosive Batting Display
Australian cricket star Steve Smith delivered a breathtaking performance in the Big Bash League. He shattered a league record by scoring 32 runs in a single over. This remarkable feat occurred during his century innings for the Sydney Sixers against their rivals, the Sydney Thunder.
Record-Breaking Over Details
Smith targeted bowler Ryan Hadley in the 12th over of the Sixers' innings. He launched an immediate assault from the very first ball. Smith smashed a massive six over deep backward square-leg. He followed this with another huge hit over the long-on boundary.
The onslaught continued without mercy. Smith sent the third ball sailing for another six over deep backward square-leg. He then flicked the fourth ball over the deep square-leg fence for yet another maximum.
The fifth delivery was a no-ball, which Smith capitalized on by hitting a four. He finished the over by taking two runs off a wide ball. The final tally for that historic over stood at an incredible 32 runs.
Century Achievement and Match Impact
This explosive over propelled Smith to 88 runs. He completed his century just two overs later, in the 14th over of the innings. His brilliant knock featured 5 fours and 9 sixes in total.
Smith eventually departed after scoring exactly 100 runs. His teammates Lachlan Shaw and Jack Edwards then guided the Sixers to victory in their chase of 189 runs.
Player's Post-Match Reflections
After the match, Smith shared his thoughts on the extraordinary innings. He acknowledged the favorable batting conditions and the importance of building a strong partnership with Babar Azam.
"We spoke at the 10-over mark about taking the Power Surge immediately," Smith revealed. "I suggested waiting one over because I wanted to target the short boundary. My goal was to score 30 runs in that over, and we actually managed 32. It worked out perfectly."
Smith also humorously noted that his batting partner might not have appreciated him refusing a single during that record-breaking over.
The Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed one of the most spectacular individual performances in Big Bash League history. Smith's 41-ball century, highlighted by that unprecedented 32-run over, will be remembered as a defining moment in the tournament.
