Sydney Sixers cricketer Steve Smith continued his impressive boundary-saving streak 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 in a crucial Sydney Smash clash against Sydney Thunder, led by veteran opener David Warner. This match could revolutionize the top three positions in the BBL 2024-25. However, the game was delayed due to heavy rain after just five overs at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Sydney Sixers win Bat Flip and opt for the field

The Sydney Sixers won the bat toss and elected to play, with Warner and new Australian Test star Sam Konstas opening for the Thunder. Jack Edwards started with a maiden over 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 makes a crazy save near the boundary line to save 4 runs for his team

The incident occurred on the first ball of the fifth over when David Warner attempted to trouble bowler Todd Murphy. Warner came out and threw the ball towards long range. Steve Smith put in a stunning effort to save a six.

Smith threw the ball back down the field before going out and returning to complete the catch. With no one around to help, the former Australian captain saved four runs for his team with his remarkable fielding efforts.

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Here is the video of his incredible effort as Smith showed off his athleticism and agility:

That’s elite @stevesmith49

What a way to save six! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Fthjm3SCwp

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 17, 2025

Steve Smith has been the standout 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 victory over the Strikers.

Playing XI for the 37th match of the BBL 2024-25 season

The Sydney Thunder scored 36 runs in 5.1 overs after being put into bat by the Sydney Sixers at the SCG. David Warner was at the crease with 22 runs, while Hugh Weibgen scored 1 run.

Sydney Sixers: Steve Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Jack Edwards, Moisés Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Jafer Chohan, Todd Murphy

Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen, Sam Billings (wk), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, George Garton, Daniel Christian, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Mohammad Hasnain

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