Sydney, Jan 11
Steve Smith equaled the record for most centuries in the Big Bash League (BBL) history, playing for Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers on Saturday. The 35-year-old Australian maestro scored an unbeaten 121 off just 64 balls, hammering 10 fours and seven towering sixes to equal the feat.
His innings propelled the Sixers to an imposing total of 222/3 in their 20 overs, laying the foundation for a thrilling contest.
Smith’s century came off 58 deliveries, marking his fourth T20 century and his third in the history of the BBL. With this feat, he equaled Ben McDermott’s record for the most centuries in the competition. Notably, Smith achieved this milestone in just his 32nd BBL innings, a stark contrast to McDermott, who has played 100 matches in the league.
This was Smith’s first appearance in the current BBL season, having joined the Sixers after playing a pivotal role in Australia’s 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph over India earlier in January. His return to the T20 circuit was nothing short of sensational, silencing any doubts after his solitary BBL outing last season ended in a golden duck.