Australia National cricket team batsman Steve Smith wore his golden form in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. The batsman came up with another vital hand for his team in the ongoing game against Adelaide Strikers which is being held at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
Chasing a total of 183, Australia national cricket team batsman Steve Smith, who opened the innings for his team, ensured that he gave his team a vital start. The batsman, who hit a century in the last game, came up with another magical effort with the bat.
Smith gives Sydney Sixers a great start with the bat despite less support at the other end
Smith didn't get the support he wanted from the others in the chase, but he made sure to play his part to perfection. The opening batsman timed the ball to perfection and slammed the Adelaide Strikers bowlers all over the park.
Smith seemed unfazed by the wickets falling at the other end as he ensured that this Sydney Sixers kept the run rate on track. The batsman exuded class with the bat and slammed a magnificent half-century in the match, putting the opposition under pressure.
While his innings was the praise of all, Steve Smith also produced a brilliant effort to save his wicket. It happened during the 4th over of the second over when Henry Thorton bowled to the opening batter and almost had the wicket.
Henry Thorton bowled a back delivery on middle and leg. Steve Smith tried to clear it and was hit by the pads. The ball almost rolled back onto the stumps. But the batsman used his bat to perfection to deflect the ball and save his wicket.
Watch: Steve Smith comes up with the brilliant save to avoid his wicket early in the innings
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Steve Smith slams a magnificent half-century, ends an innings of 52 runs from 31 balls
Smith slammed a magnificent half-century and ended with an innings of 52 runs from 31 balls. The Australia national cricket team batsman batted at a strike rate of around 168 and also hit 2 fours and 4 sixes in his innings, taking his team to over 80 runs in 10 overs.
Steve Smith was eliminated by Jamie Overton in the 10th fish. The pacer bowled a short, wide ball outside off, to which the batsman went for the late cut. He didn't get the gap he wanted as he ended up hitting straight to the fielder at short third man.
After his wicket, Sydney Sixers lost early wickets and were left reeling at 92/5. The onus will now be on Lachlan Shaw and Ben Dwarhuis to take the team home and help them record another win in the 2024-25 Big Bash League.
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