Steve Smith Shatters BBL Century Records, Leads Sixers to Victory

Steve Smith made history in the Big Bash League, achieving the most centuries in the tournament. His stellar performance included scoring 32 runs in a single over, leading the Sydney Sixers to a win against Sydney Thunder. David Warner also excelled, scoring 110* for Thunder.

In a remarkable display of cricket prowess, Australia's Steve Smith etched his name in the Big Bash League history books by breaking the record for the most centuries in the tournament. Smith's exceptional performance came during the Sydney Sixers' derby match against the Sydney Thunder, where he scored his fourth BBL ton, surpassing David Warner and Ben McDermott. His explosive innings featured five fours and nine towering sixes, achieving a blistering strike rate of 238.09.

Notably, Smith unleashed a furious assault on Ryan Hadley, extracting 32 runs from a single over, a record-setting performance that included four consecutive sixes followed by a four. This remarkable feat adds to Smith's impressive BBL record, with 1,318 runs in 36 matches at a formidable average of 48.81 and a striking rate nearing 151. His steadfast tenure with the Sixers dates back to 2011, underscoring his enduring impact on the team.

The Sydney Sixers, electing to field first, witnessed Sydney Thunder's captain David Warner deliver a scintillating innings of 110* off 65 balls, embellished with 11 fours and four sixes. Warner's innings secured his place in the exclusive '10 centuries club in T20s', joining cricket luminaries like Babar Azam and Chris Gayle. Despite Warner's efforts, a commanding 141-run opening partnership between Smith and Babar Azam (47) enabled the Sixers to secure a five-wicket triumph in 17.2 overs, consolidating their position at fourth on the table with 11 points.

(With inputs from agencies.)