Steve Smith and Babar Azam's Fielding Mix-Up and Batting Tensions Highlight BBL Match

During a Big Bash League match between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder, a fielding miscommunication between Steve Smith and Babar Azam allowed a boundary, drawing attention on social media. Later, Smith denied Azam a single to retain strike for a strategic Power Surge over, leading to Smith scoring a record 32 runs in that over. Azam appeared visibly frustrated, especially after being dismissed soon after. Despite the tensions, the pair shared a 142-run opening partnership, with Smith scoring a century as Sixers won comfortably.