Steve Smith has blasted a record-equalling third Big Bash century, with his masterful 121 not out leading the Sydney Sixers to 3-220 against Perth.
In one of the best innings in BBL history, Smith launched an astonishing seven sixes in a 64-ball innings that left the crowd at the SCG on its feet.
Steve Smith celebrates his record-equalling third Big Bash century.Credit: Getty Images
The 35-year-old’s unbeaten knock came just days after his return to the Test captaincy was confirmed, filling in for Pat Cummins for Australia’s looming tour of Sri Lanka.
Smith has long been considered Australia’s best Test batter since Sir Donald Bradman, while he is a master of the 50-over format where he controls the tempo.
But his record in domestic Twenty20 cricket is now as good as anyone’s.
Smith’s century at the SCG marked his third in the BBL in 32 games, equalling Ben McDermott’s three from 100 games for the most in the tournament’s history.
Smith scored two centuries for the Sixers two seasons ago, before playing just two games last summer.
Undoubtedly, this was the pick of his knocks.
