[Watch] Greatest Fielding Effort! Scorchers Player Pulls Off Miraculous Save To Deny Smith A Six

Smith denied a six [Source: @bbl/x.com]

The ongoing Big Bash League has witnessed some miraculous catches and batting efforts, and it has also seen some brilliant run-outs. However, the ongoing clash between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorcher saw the greatest fielding effort ever pulled off in a cricket match.

Sixers batted first and it was the Steven Smith show as the Aussie star, playing his first game of the season tore apart the Perth Scorchers team. He played some delightful strokes and notched up his 3rd BBL century in just 32 matches.

The safe of the decade from Sam Fanning

However, the path to reach the third BBL ton wasn't easy as the Perth Scorchers pulled off all the tricks to deny him a famous ton and one of the efforts was pulled by Sam Fanning in the outfield.

Jhye Richardson bowled a slower full-toss outside the off as Smith shuffled across and whipped it towards the deep mid wicket region. The connection was sweet and the ball destined to travel out of the park. However, Fanning had some other ideas as he leaped in the air and parried the ball back while he crossed the ropes as he lost his balance. At that moment, Smith was at 95 and the six would have helped him reach a hundred, which he eventually did.

Statement knock from Steve Smith

After a successful Test series Vs India, Smith was playing his first BBL match of the season and he made the most of the opportunity with a breath-taking ton.

The route to the century mark wasn't easy as he was dropped by Cooper Connolly at 31, and Smith made them pay the price as he went berserk and remained unbeaten at 121 off 64 balls, laced with 10 fours and 7 sixes.

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