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[Watch] 'If You Open The Batting' - David Warner Sledges Steve Smith During BBL Game

image-lrag1e87David Warner and Steve Smith in BBL (X.com)

David Warner's hilarious attempt to distract his Australian teammate Steve Smith ahead of the high-voltage BBL clash was in vain as Smith refused to pay heed to the batter's banter.

In a highly anticipated Sydney Derby of the ongoing Big Bash League season, Steve Smith stepped up to open the innings for Sydney Sixers against Sydney Thunder, featuring his counterpart David Warner.

The Thunder won the toss and opted to field first. However, in a hilarious turn of events, a mic'd up Warner tried to rattle Smith with his humorous banter. As Smith walked up to the crease to take his guard, Warner constantly chipped in to break the batter's concentration.

However, Warner's efforts went in vain as Smith stood unfazed and seemingly ignored every word thrown at him by his Australian teammate.

Warner's cheeky banter, often a potent weapon in his cricketing arsenal, seemed to have minimal effect on Smith, who responded with a composed demeanor. The batter didn't even look at his Aussie teammate during the whole banter.

In the end, even Warner accepted defeat, saying that nothing could ever distract Steve Smith while he was batting. Once he is locked in, no force in the world can deviate his focus and grit. That's how he's built himself over the years.

Having said that, perhaps David Warner managed to rattle Smith after all, as the latter threw his wicket on the very first delivery of the high-voltage clash. In an attempt to attack from ball one, Smith ended up getting a thick top edge, which flew straight to McAndrew at deep square leg. The entire Thunder squad, including Warner, was extremely delighted to get the big fish early.

In the end, the battle between the two cricketing titans added an extra layer of excitement to the BBL match, showcasing the competitive spirit and mutual respect that defines the dynamic between Warner and Smith.