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Sydney Sixers cricketer Steve Smith continued his impressive streak of saving boundaries with a remarkable effort during the BBL 2024-25 match against Sydney Thunder. Steve Smith made an acrobatic save near the boundary line at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Friday 17 January.
Steve Smith leads the Sydney Sixers into a crucial Sydney Smash clash against Sydney Thunder, led by veteran opener. David Warner. This match could shake up the top three of the 2024-25 BBL. However, the match was delayed due to heavy rain after just five overs at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sydney Sixers win Bat Flip and opt to field
The Sydney Sixers won the bat flip and elected to field, with Warner and new Australian Test star Sam Konstas opening for the Thunder. Jack Edwards started with a maiden but Warner quickly hit a boundary before rain interrupted play after 1.4 overs.
The match resumed under revised conditions, with 19 overs per side. Konstas managed to score 9 off 14 balls, including two fours, before being dismissed by Edwards.
Watch: Steve Smith goes wild near the boundary line to save 4 runs for his team
The incident occurred on the first ball of the 5th, when David Warner tried to stump bowler Todd Murphy. Warner came out and flicked the ball towards long on. Steve Smith produced an impressive effort to save a six.
Smith threw the ball back downfield before going out and back to complete the catch. With no one around to help, the former Australian captain saved four runs for his team with his remarkable fielding effort.
The Big Bash League’s official social media account X (formerly known as Twitter) shared the clip of Smith’s fielding effort with the caption: “This is elite @stevesmith49 👏. What a way to ‘save six! #BBL14”
Here’s video of his incredible effort as Smith showed off his athleticism and agility:
This is elite @stevesmith49 👏
What a way to save six! #BBL14 pic.twitter.corm/FthJm3Scwp
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 17, 2025
Steve Smith has been the breakout Test star in Australia’s T20 competition this season. He started strongly with a remarkable century against the Scorchers in his first match, followed by a 50 in his second appearance, leading to a win over the Strikers.
Playing XI for the 37th match of the 2024-25 BBL season
Sydney Thunder scored 36 runs from 5.1 overs after being put into bat by the Sydney Sixers at the SCG. David Warner was at the side with 22 runs while Hugh Weibgen had scored 1 run.
Sydney Sixers: Steve Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben DwarshuisSean Abbott, Jafer Chohan, Todd Murphy
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen, Sam Billings (wk), Matthew Gilkes, Chris GreenGeorge Garton, Daniel ChristianNathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Mohammad Hasnain
