Steve Smith’s shot hits Moises Henriques on the non-striker’s finish.© Twitter
Steve Smith was at his best on Saturday as his aspect Sydney Sixers crushed Sydney Thunder by 125 runs in a Big Bash League match in Sydney. Sixers’ skipper Moises Henriques gained the toss and opted to bat first and what adopted was a sensational unbeaten century from Smith as his aspect posted a complete of 187 for two after the match was diminished to 19-overs-a-side as a result of rain. One of the highlights of Smith’s marathon knock was the participant by accident hitting captain Henriques on the non-striker’s finish with a strong shot.
It was the third ball of the 18th over of the Sixers’ innings when Daniel Sams bowled a slower ball to Smith, who was then batting on 112 off 59 balls. Smith tried to go onerous on the quick ball however lack of timing noticed him hitting the ball on to Henriques on the non-striker’s finish. The ball hit Henriques across the field.
Luckily, the Sixers skipper escaped the scene unharmed and gave a thumbs up quickly after he acquired the physique blow.
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Literally the one factor stopping Steve Smith tonight@KFCAustralia #BucketMoment #BBL12 pic.twitter.com/Paduku5BF4
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 21, 2023
Talking concerning the match, Smith scored 125 not out off 66 balls whereas Henriques scored 45 not out off 36 to assist the Sydney Sixers submit a giant whole on the board. Smith’s knock was laced with 5 fours and 9 sixes.
In reply, Sydney Thunder have been bundled out for 62 runs as Steve O’Keefe picked 4 wickets and Sean Abbott took three. Ben Dwarshuis had two wickets in his kitty and Todd Murphy took the remaining one wicket.
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