191/5 (17.2)
CR : 11.02
189/6 (20.0)
CR : 9.45
Sydney Sixers won by 5 wickets π
Player of the Match
S Smith
100(42)
ICYMI: This is only the second instance of two players aged 35 or above scoring centuries in the same menβs T20 match, achieved today by David Warner and Steven Smith in Sydney. The first instance came in 2007 at Kidderminster, when Graeme Hick (Worcestershire) and Lance Klusener (Northamptonshire) did so in a T20 Cup game in England.
Player of the Match: Steve Smith
Steve Smith (Player of the Match): "It was a nice wicket. Chasing 190, we had to get off to a nice start. Babar and I got off to a good start. Got in the Surge and got some away.
I launched it and I probably think it went 110m. It was a bit shorter side and the wind going that way. The seamers were the right match-ups and I thought to launch a few.
We spoke at the 10-over mark. They said take the Surge straightaway. I said nah, I'll take it after one over because I want to hit it at the short side. Happy to score 30 in that over.
A must-win game for us. Looking forward to going down there and putting on a show."
I launched it and I probably think it went 110m. It was a bit shorter side and the wind going that way. The seamers were the right match-ups and I thought to launch a few.
We spoke at the 10-over mark. They said take the Surge straightaway. I said nah, I'll take it after one over because I want to hit it at the short side. Happy to score 30 in that over.
A must-win game for us. Looking forward to going down there and putting on a show."
Most Runs Scored by a batter in an Over in BBL:
30 β Tom Banton (Sydney Thunder) vs Brisbane Heat, Sydney, 2020
30 β Aaron Finch (Melbourne Renegades) vs Perth Scorchers, Perth, 2023
30 β Chris Lynn (Brisbane Heat) vs Melbourne Stars, Melbourne, 2016
30 β Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder) vs Adelaide Strikers, Canberra, 2024
30 β Steve Smith (Sydney Sixers) vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026*
30 β Tom Banton (Sydney Thunder) vs Brisbane Heat, Sydney, 2020
30 β Aaron Finch (Melbourne Renegades) vs Perth Scorchers, Perth, 2023
30 β Chris Lynn (Brisbane Heat) vs Melbourne Stars, Melbourne, 2016
30 β Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder) vs Adelaide Strikers, Canberra, 2024
30 β Steve Smith (Sydney Sixers) vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026*
Fastest 100s in BBL (By Balls):
39 β Craig Simmons (Perth Scorchers) vs Adelaide Strikers, W.A.C.A., 2014
39 β Mitchell Owen (Hobart Hurricanes) vs Sydney Thunder, Hobart, 2025
41 β Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars) vs Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne, 2022
41 β Josh Brown (Brisbane Heat) vs Adelaide Strikers, Carrara, 2024
41 β Steve Smith (Sydney Sixers) vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026*
44 β Luke Wright (Melbourne Stars) vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2012
39 β Craig Simmons (Perth Scorchers) vs Adelaide Strikers, W.A.C.A., 2014
39 β Mitchell Owen (Hobart Hurricanes) vs Sydney Thunder, Hobart, 2025
41 β Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars) vs Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne, 2022
41 β Josh Brown (Brisbane Heat) vs Adelaide Strikers, Carrara, 2024
41 β Steve Smith (Sydney Sixers) vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026*
44 β Luke Wright (Melbourne Stars) vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2012
Most 6s by a Batter in an Innings for Sydney Sixers in BBL:
9 - Steve Smith vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2023
9 - Steve Smith vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026*
8 - Moises Henriques vs Melbourne Stars, Sydney, 2020
9 - Steve Smith vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2023
9 - Steve Smith vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026*
8 - Moises Henriques vs Melbourne Stars, Sydney, 2020
Most Runs Conceded by a Bowler in an Over in BBL:
32 runs β Ryan Hadley (Sydney Thunder) vs Sydney Sixers, Sydney, 2026*
31 runs β Llyod Pope (Adelaide Strikers) vs Sydney Thunder, Canberra, 2024
31 runs β Andrew Tye (Perth Scorchers) vs Melbourne Renegades, Perth, 2023
30 runs β Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes) vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026
30 runs β Ben Hilfenhaus (Melbourne Stars) vs Brisbane Heat, Melbourne, 2016
30 runs β Arjun Nair (Sydney Thunder) vs Brisbane Heat, Sydney, 2020
32 runs β Ryan Hadley (Sydney Thunder) vs Sydney Sixers, Sydney, 2026*
31 runs β Llyod Pope (Adelaide Strikers) vs Sydney Thunder, Canberra, 2024
31 runs β Andrew Tye (Perth Scorchers) vs Melbourne Renegades, Perth, 2023
30 runs β Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes) vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026
30 runs β Ben Hilfenhaus (Melbourne Stars) vs Brisbane Heat, Melbourne, 2016
30 runs β Arjun Nair (Sydney Thunder) vs Brisbane Heat, Sydney, 2020
Highest Opening Partnerships for Sydney Sixers in T20s:
141 β Babar Azam & Steven Smith vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026*
124* β Brad Haddin & Michael Lumb vs Lions, Johannesburg, 2012
110 β Moises Henriques & Steve OβKeefe vs Perth Scorchers, W.A.C.A., 2012
141 β Babar Azam & Steven Smith vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2026*
124* β Brad Haddin & Michael Lumb vs Lions, Johannesburg, 2012
110 β Moises Henriques & Steve OβKeefe vs Perth Scorchers, W.A.C.A., 2012
That was some game at the SCG! An absolute blockbuster from start to finish. Centuries from the two veterans, Steve Smith and David Warner, lit up the night, with Smith in particular setting the ground on fire, including a monster 107-metre biggie. The Sixers hold their nerve to seal the win and move up to fourth spot on the table. It now sets up a virtual knockout clash against the Brisbane Heat on Sunday, with the winner booking a place in the playoffs.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide who, along with scorers/analysts Zeeshan Naiyer and Chandan Kr Singh & statistician Aman brought all the updates of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYEπ
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide who, along with scorers/analysts Zeeshan Naiyer and Chandan Kr Singh & statistician Aman brought all the updates of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYEπ