Steve Smith Frustrated After Dismissal as Multan Sultans Lose PSL Eliminator
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Steve Smith Frustrated After Dismissal as Multan Sultans Lose PSL Eliminator

In the Pakistan Super League 2026 Eliminator, Multan Sultans were defeated by Hyderabad Kingsmen by eight wickets at Gaddafi Stadium. Steve Smith, the Multan Sultans' star batsman, scored 13 runs before being dismissed by Mohammad Ali, a wicket that shifted momentum. Smith was visibly frustrated, smashing his bat in the dressing room after the dismissal, which followed a dropped catch by Maaz Sadaqat who then completed the catch. Hyderabad Kingsmen chased the target comfortably, with key contributions from Maaz Sadaqat and Usman Khan, advancing to the next playoff round.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
48%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a sports event with no evident political framing. Coverage focuses on the match details, player performances, and reactions without political commentary. Sources emphasize the sporting context, player emotions, and match outcomes, maintaining a neutral stance typical of sports reporting.

Sentiment — Neutral (48/100)

The overall tone is mixed, combining factual reporting of Multan Sultans' loss with attention to Steve Smith's visible frustration. While the defeat and Smith's reaction convey disappointment, the coverage remains descriptive and avoids sensationalism, balancing the narrative between competitive sports intensity and respectful reporting.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
englishWATCH: Steve Smith Erupts In Anger, Smashes Bat After PSL 2026 DismissalCenterNeutral
news18Steve Smith Erupts In Anger, Smashes Bat In Dressing Room During PSL Eliminator WatchCenterNeutral
timesnowSteve Smith Furious, Smashes Bat After Controversial Dismissal in PSL Eliminator: WatchCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 30 Apr, 03:23 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow30 Apr, 03:23 am
    Steve Smith Furious, Smashes Bat After Controversial Dismissal in PSL Eliminator: Watch
  2. 2
    news1830 Apr, 03:48 am
    Steve Smith Erupts In Anger, Smashes Bat In Dressing Room During PSL Eliminator Watch
  3. 3
    english30 Apr, 04:43 am
    WATCH: Steve Smith Erupts In Anger, Smashes Bat After PSL 2026 Dismissal

Lens Score breakdown

27/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Hyderabad, India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
30 Apr 2026
Key entities
Steve Smith (cricketer)Pakistan Super LeagueMultan SultansHyderabadGaddafi StadiumAustralia national cricket teamFielding (cricket)WicketUsman ShinwariShan MasoodIslamabad UnitedPeshawar Zalmi