Australia’s star batsman, Steve Smith, is considered a Test specialist. He is one of the world’s most successful Test cricketers, but his prowess is also evident in the fast-paced format. He once again made waves in T20 cricket, creating a sensation by scoring 32 runs in an over in the Big Bash League 2026. Smith also captured everyone’s attention by scoring a century in 41 balls.
Steve Smith hit a massive over boundary
In the Big Bash League 2026, a match was played between the Sydney Sixers and the Sydney Thunder today, January 16th. Playing for the Sydney Sixers, Steve Smith scored 32 runs in the 12th over of the innings. He hit four sixes in this over against Sydney Thunder bowler Ryan Hadlee. Smith sent the first four balls over the boundary. The fifth ball was a no-ball, which Smith hit for a four.
After this, the next ball was declared a wide. With this calculation, he scored 32 runs in one over. Since then, his video has been making waves on social media.
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36-year-old Steve Smith reached his century in this match in 41 balls. With this, he also became the batsman with the most centuries in the history of the Big Bash League. He completed his fourth century in the league’s history. He has scored four centuries in 36 innings. Smith reached his century in 41 balls. He played an innings of 100 runs in 42 balls. During this innings, he also hit five fours and nine sixes. His strike rate during this innings was 238.
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Steve Smith has just hit a 107-metre six at the SCG. #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/vShVmqtXfe
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 16, 2026
In this match, Sydney Thunder, batting first, scored 189 runs. This included a century from David Warner. Warner played an explosive innings of 110 runs off 65 balls, hitting 11 fours and 4 sixes. Thanks to Smith’s century and Babar Azam’s 47, the Sixers won the match in 17.2 overs with 5 wickets remaining.