In a match that will be remembered forever because of his brilliance and dominance, Steve Smith He gave an outstanding performance to Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers In match 30 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Smith, known for his love affair with the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), orchestrated an innings that not only impressed the home crowd but also etched his name in BBL folklore.
A tough start for the Sydney Sixers
The game started out in tough conditions for the Sixers with the ball being kept up the court, which led to a slow start. The Sixers managed just 19 runs on the powerplay, marking their lowest powerplay total of the season. However, as the innings progressed, the conditions seemed to favor Smith, who took advantage of the opportunity to showcase his batting prowess.
Decisive Turning Point: Steve Smith's Lucky Escape
Smith, who was brought into the side for this match, is a replacement James VinceHe started cautiously. His roles were not without nervous moments. He was given life at 31 when Cooper Connolly Drop catch back. This turned out to be a pivotal moment as Smith, known for his flexibility and technique, continued to make the Scorchers pay for this error in judgement.
A Century to Remember: A standing ovation at the SCG
As the innings continued, Smith's mastery of the conditions became apparent. He gradually changed gears, combining elegant strokes with powerful sixes, leaving the Scorchers' bowling attack gasping for answers. His scores mounted rapidly, and he soon celebrated his century, a moment that received a standing ovation from the SCG crowd, a testament to his popularity and skill at this venue.
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The Sixers are posting a huge total thanks to Smith's heroics
His roles were characterized by a mixture of patience and aggression. Smith's century wasn't just about brute force; It was a display of cricketing intelligence, adapting to the behavior of the pitch and then exploiting it. The knock included a large number of boundaries and sixes, showing his ability to change the pace of the game once it settled down. Thanks to his impressive power, the Sixers managed to post a massive total of 220/3 in 20 overs with Smith remaining unbeaten on 121.
Here's how fans reacted:
100 for Steve Smith!
This is his third time in the BBL, and he did it off just 58 balls ๐ #bubble14 pic.twitter.com/K6iqJ7HmYN
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 11, 2025
A standing ovation for Steve Smith at the Sydney Cricket Ground ๐ pic.twitter.com/gQXlCdP0TC
โJones. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 11, 2025
You won't see any better than that ๐คฏ
222 is our highest total ever ๐๐๐
It's time to defend! pic.twitter.com/xk6hYcze6b
– Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith is a very good T20 opener these days… #It is necessary
– Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 11, 2025
No Australian summer is complete without Steve Smith scoring a hundred for the SCG โค
– JustMyThoughts (@shaibal_27) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith targets the same area with two different shots. pic.twitter.com/sTXUZi8Ygw
โ Silly point (@FarziCricketer) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith's ton takes the Sydney Sixers' total to 220
Direct result: https://t.co/bcoTBSEYDa#cricket #SSvPS #Steve Smith #bubble14 #bubble #T20 pic.twitter.com/DnSxOQrMDq
โ CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith ๐ฏ
This is the third Big Bash Ton in the last 7 innings. pic.twitter.com/PWSEvM9Uuz
โ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐บ (@AdvocateMessi) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith in the BBL since 2022/23:
36, 101, 125*, 66, 18, 61, 0, 121*.
Roles – 8
Runs โ 528
Average โ 88.0
Strike rate โ 173.11
The six – 33– Ridiculous numbers by Steve Smith..!!!! ๐ฅถ pic.twitter.com/wS6uEbFjjX
– Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) January 11, 2025
Nearly 40,000 people came to the SCG just to watch his unparalleled hitting. He handed them all back! When Steve Smith doesn't play in the league, all the fans disappear. When he comes; They come naturally! Steve Smith is the brand! pic.twitter.com/8ms0cnQKmN
-Crick Bog (@Smithian_here) January 11, 2025
We tend to forget what a force Steve Smith was in the IPL for several years in the last decade. I've always had the kind of T20 skills needed to finish games at the top. Is there still a chance of a T20 World Cup in India next year? #bubble14
– Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 11, 2025
SCG stands pic.twitter.com/A5GkKaF8hW
โ Haddad (@stevesmith50) January 11, 2025
๐ฏ For Steve Smith in BBL#Steve Smith#cricket pic.twitter.com/aDkurGUjJn
โ Guard (@___5764HRS) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith is probably too good for the BBL #bubble14
โ Tim Michel (@tim_michel) January 11, 2025