BBL|14: Fans go wild as Steve Smith lights up SCG with dazzling century for Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers
In a match that will be remembered for its class and dominance, Steve Smith delivered a masterclass performance for the Sydney Sixers against him Perth Scorchers in match 30 of the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL).. Smith, known for his love affair with the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), orchestrated an innings that not only thrilled the home crowd but also etched his name further into BBL folklore.
A tough start for the Sydney Sixers
The match began under difficult conditions for the Sixers with the ball catching on the court, leading to a sluggish start. The Sixers managed just 19 runs on the powerplay, their lowest powerplay total of the season. However, as the innings progressed, conditions seemed to favor Smith, who took the opportunity to showcase his bowling prowess.
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Smith, who was sidelined for this game, replacing James Vincehe began cautiously. His innings were not without nervous moments. he was given a life at 31 when Cooper Connolly threw a return catch. This moment proved pivotal as Smith, known for his durability and technique, made the Scorchers pay for this lapse in judgement.
A century to remember: Standing ovation at the SCG
As the innings wore on, Smith’s dominance of the conditions became apparent. He gradually shifted gears, combining elegant strokeplay with powerful sixes, leaving the Scorchers’ bowling attack gasping for answers. His scoring quickly escalated and he was soon celebrating his century, a moment that was met with a standing ovation from the SCG crowd, a testament to his popularity and ability at this venue.
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The Sixers post mammoth totals thanks to Smith’s heroics
His innings was characterized by a mixture of patience and aggression. Smith’s century was not all 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 significant number of boundaries and sixes, showing his ability to change the tempo of the game once settled. The Sixers managed to post a mammoth 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 BBL hundred and he has done it in just 58 balls 👏 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/K6iqJ7HmYN
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 11, 2025
AN UPCOMING STEVE SMITH AT THE SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND 🐐 pic.twitter.com/gQXlCdP0TC
— Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 11, 2025
You will never see anything better than this 🤯
222 is the highest total of all of us 👏👏👏
Time to defend! pic.twitter.com/xk6hYcze6b
— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith is a very good T20 opener these days… #bigbash
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 11, 2025
An Australian summer is incomplete without Steve Smith scoring a hundred at the SCG ❤
— JustMyThoughts (@shaibal_27) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith targets the same area with two different shots. pic.twitter.com/sTXUZi8Ygw
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith’s ton takes Sydney Sixers’ total to 220
LIVE scores: https://t.co/bcoTBSEYDa#cricket #SSvPS #Steve Smith #BBL14 #BBL #T20 pic.twitter.com/DnSxOQrMDq
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith 💯
This is the 3rd Big Bash Ton in the last 7 innings. pic.twitter.com/PWSEvM9Uuz
— 🦘🇦🇺 (@AdvocateMessi) January 11, 2025
Steve Smith in BBL from 2022/23:
36, 101, 125*, 66, 18, 61, 0, 121*.
Innings – 8
Excursions – 528
Average – 88.0
Strike Rate – 173.11
Six – 33– STEVE SMITH’S FUNNY NUMBERS..!!!! 🥶 pic.twitter.com/wS6uEbFjjX
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) January 11, 2025
Almost 40,000 people have come to the SCG just to watch his matchless knock. He has delivered them again for everyone! When Steve Smith isn’t playing in the league, the crowds disappear. when it comes; they come naturally! STEVE SMITH is the brand! pic.twitter.com/8ms0cnQKmN
— Cric Bug (@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 have always had the kind of T20 skills required to finish games from the top. Is there still a chance for the T20 World Cup in India next year? #BBL14
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 11, 2025
SCG rises pic.twitter.com/A5GkKaF8hW
— smith (@stevesmith50) January 11, 2025
💯 for Steve Smith in BBL#Steve Smith#cricket pic.twitter.com/aDkurGUjJn
— Haris (@___5764HRS) January 11, 2025
Potential Steve Smith might be too good for the BBL #BBL14
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) January 11, 2025
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2025-01-11 07:53:00
