Sydney Sixers

Star's historic BBL milestone after Smith 'dines out' as Sixers win despite latest catch controversy.

Lee added: “The more you look at that, you’re trying to find a reason to probably not give it out. That’s landed on the top of his right hand, bounced up into his left. “That’s out everyday of the week. Next ball Faheem Ashraf was caught by Bird. It’s pent-up frustration for Steve Smith.” His bat swing is back,” Brett Lee told Fox Cricket.

Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers, Big Bash 2022-23 RESULT, report, score, scorecard.

Batsmen got in and got out, and struggled against Sydney Sixers' tight lines. After being dropped by Riley Meredith in the fifth over, Smith cruised to a 22-ball half-century, taking the Hobart bowling apart. Smith, who had posted back-to-back centuries in BBL12 prior to this match, made a rapid 66 to help his team reach a commanding 180 for 7 before they kept a tight grip on the Hurricanes' chase

The Sydney Sixers have dealt the Hobart Hurricanes' finals hopes a big blow with a 24-run win on the back of a 33-ball 66 from Steve Smith at Blundstone ...

"I don't think you can not use someone in this sort of form. Smith played just one match for Australia in the most recent T20 World Cup on home soil, with the hosts failing to get past the group stage in their title defence. He appeared on track to become the first player to notch three consecutive BBL centuries, before falling lbw to a Nathan Ellis full toss in the ninth over.