Pakistan star Babar Azam, known for his composed approach at the crease, showed an unusual display of frustration during the Big Bash League clash between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. Chasing 190, Babar struggled in the middle overs and faced three consecutive dot balls in the 11th over. On the final delivery, he pushed the ball toward a gap for an easy single, but non-striker Steve Smith refused the run, leaving Babar visibly annoyed.

The Sixers then activated the Power Surge, and Smith seized the moment by hitting four consecutive sixes off Ryan Hadley, conceding 32 runs — the most expensive over in BBL history. Immediately after, Babar was dismissed for 47 by Nathan McAndrew and, furious, smashed his bat against the boundary rope. Former Australian batter Mark Waugh criticized the reaction on air, saying, “Wasn't happy, Babar. Not a good look, that. Whatever you are feeling you don't show that.”

Smith then dominated the chase, scoring a record-breaking 100 off 41 balls, overshadowing David Warner’s ton earlier in the match. With five fours and nine sixes, Smith guided the Sixers to a five-wicket victory with 16 balls to spare. His innings marked his fourth BBL century, making him the tournament’s leading centurion, while the Sixers’ 141-run opening stand with Babar cemented their strong position on the points table. (With inputs from Agencies)