Steve Smith, after making an explosive comeback, was at his best level at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in 2025 with an unbelievable 121 off just 64 balls against the Perth Scorchers the day before yesterday. This was not only for the Merriment of supporters, but it also allowed him to join BBL history as he equalled the record for the most centuries in the league’s history with Brandon King, who did his fourth T20 hundred.
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Steve Smith Equals BBL Century Record with Blistering 121*
A Memory for the Ages
Steve Smith was in the form of life. He was given the first ball to bat for the Sydney Sixers, and he had a flurry of strikes, going on to 10 fours and 7 sixes with extreme precision and tremendous power. Unsurprisingly, the fact that he could still supersede the bowlers while keeping the main scythe showed that he still is one of the most versatile and dangerous players in the T20 cricket format.
It was a thrill for everyone present in the stadium as Smith’s innings naturally took everybody on their feet, and gasps were heard the whole time. His brilliance not only gave pleasure to the audience but was also a guarantee of a crucial victory for the Sixers over the Scorchers.
A feat that has not been done before
By sticking to his good form, Smith happened to be in the company of players who were lionized by the public for equaling the record for most centuries in BBL. His being in excellent form since the 2023 season, with a high average and a quick strike rate, has been the best of all the athletes.
This inning also reminded the viewer of Smith’s abilities as a T20 opener of a match, a role that he has done extremely well. Both fans and commentators lauded his innings as being among the pearling ones in the history of BBL, which, in turn, reiterated the fact that he was a standout in the tournament.
Sydney Sixers’ Crucial Victory
It was Steve Smith’s brilliance that was the difference between winning and losing the vital match for the Sydney Sixers. As a result of the win, the Sixers improved their position in the league standings. Besides, Smith’s balanced approach, he could either sit or accelerate at the right times, ensured that the Sixers got a significant scoreline. It was clear that the Scorchers had no chance of coming back and that the new batting order worked better than expected.
