PS vs SS | Twitter in disbelief as Smith puts T20 skills on display with stunning six to welcome Couch

Last Tuesday at 5:09 PM

Steve Smith has been in stunning form in the BBL, and he continued to sizzle in the Qualifier against Perth Scorchers on Tuesday. The Sydney Sixers batter welcomed Brody Couch into the attack with an unbelievable pick-up shot for six over fine leg during the chase at Perth Stadium.

‌Sydney Sixers did a wonderful job of restricting hosts Perth Scorchers after Finn Allen’s initial exploits put them on the backfoot at the Perth Stadium on Tuesday. After being put into bat in the Big Bash League Qualifier, the Kiwi batter hit a 30-ball 49 to put his side on the ascendancy, but his dismissal reduced the Scorchers to 101/6 from a comfortable-looking 67/1.

But some resistance from the lower middle order and a handy 44-run stand between skipper Ashton Turner and Jhye Richardson helped the side to a respectable 147/9 in their allotted 20 overs. However, the chase started disastrously for the Sixers, as they lost their first three wickets inside four overs with the score reading just 23.

But Steve Smith, who has been in stunning form with a century and a fifty in his last two BBL games, was still there. After starting his innings with a first-ball six, he was deprived strike as he saw the Sixers innings unravel.

But he remained unperturbed as he played his shots before pulling off an unbelievable pick-up shot in Brody Couch’s first over. As the bowler tried to cramp Smith for room, bowling a short of a length delivery targeting his body, Smith showed great anticipation as he moved across the pitch to pummel the ball over fine leg.

He played an innovative pull shot that resembled a half-scoop as he cleverly used the pace of the bowler to derive maximum output. The bowler was stunned as Smith continued his majestic touch in the tournament yet again. Twitter was in awe as Smith auditioned for a place in the upcoming IPL with a breathtaking hit.

On fire!

"Short, leg-side, GOODBYE!"

Don't bowl there to Steve Smith 🙅‍♂️
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)

haha!

The fan who caught Steve Smith’s six in the crowd is more consistent than Babar Azam.
— Neeraj (@NeerajY00859341)

Six!

First Ball Six For Steve Smith 🩷💪🏻
— Channi Pabla (@_pablax_)

first ball 6!

Steve Smith six on 1st ball 🔥🙌
— Dawood Anwar (@dawoodanwar252)

Crowd catch!

Steve Smith six FIRST BALL, and the fan in the crowd takes it home! 🤩
— Anand Tiwari (@anandt2011)

Moment!

Steve Smith six FIRST BALL, and the fan in the crowd takes it home! 🤩
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)

Wow!

Steve smith off the mark in some style first ball six wow.
— Cricupsdaily (@cricupsdaily)

Pressure!

So Called Biggest Match Winner Steve Smith Chokes Once Again. Except for 2015 CWC Semi Final Century he has never performed in Knockouts and under pressure. Failed in 2016 T20 WC, 2017 Champions Trophy, 2019 CWC, 2021 and 2022 T20 WC and 2023 CWC
— Aryan Goel (@Aryan42832Goel)

Big trouble!