If anyone doubted that Steve Smith still had another gear, the Sydney Cricket Ground just witnessed the answer. In a performance that can only be described as pure cricketing theatre, the Sydney Sixers superstar produced a "gung-ho" masterclass, smashing a 41-ball century that left the sold-out crowd and the Sydney Thunder completely shell-shocked.

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Breaking BBL records for fun, ft. Steve Smith

Chasing a daunting target of 190 in the Sydney Smash, Smith didn’t just anchor the innings; he incinerated it. Walking out with Babar Azam, he looked possessed from the first ball, eventually falling for a neat 100 off just 42 deliveries. This knock etched his name into the history books as the first player to record four BBL centuries, surpassing the league’s all-time record.

The highlight of the evening was a brutal assault in the 12th over against pacer Ryan Hadley. Smith went berserk, looting 32 runs in a single over, the most expensive in BBL history. The sequence was hypnotic: four consecutive sixes that showcased a blend of raw power and his trademark shuffle, dismantling the bowler's confidence ball by ball.

Steve Smith hits a 107m Monster

But the moment that will be replayed on highlight reels for years came against Nathan McAndrew. Smith cleared his front leg and launched a monstrous 107-metre six over mid-wicket that didn’t just clear the ropes, it landed on the SCG roof. It was a shot of such authority that even the Thunder fielders could only stand and admire.

While David Warner played a valiant hand for the Thunder with a century of his own (110 off 65), it was overshadowed by Smith's brilliance. Supported by Azam’s steady 47, Smith’s blitzkrieg ensured the Sixers chased down the total with 16 balls to spare, sealing a comfortable five-wicket victory.