How Smith’s 32-run over eclipses Warner’s historic 10th Ton, here’s the comparison
In a record-shattering “Sydney Smash” at the SCG today, cricket fans witnessed something truly rare: two legendary Australian openers scoring centuries in the same T20 match.
While David Warner set the stage with a lone-warrior masterclass, Steve Smith responded with an explosive “inferno” that rewrote the Big Bash League (BBL) history books. Here is how the two superstars compared in their historic showdown.
David Warner
Batting first for the Sydney Thunder, the 39-year-old David Warner proved he is still a world-class force. While his teammates struggled to find their rhythm, Warner played a controlled yet powerful innings. He carried his bat through the entire 20 overs, scoring a magnificent 110 off 65 balls.
This was Warner’s 10th T20 century, moving him past Virat Kohli to take the 3rd spot on the all-time list of most T20 hundreds.
He hit 11 fours and 4 sixes, guiding the Thunder to a competitive total of 189. It was his second century of the 2026 season, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the format.
Steve Smith
If Warner’s innings was a masterclass, Steve Smith’s reply was pure carnage. Chasing 190, Smith opened for the Sydney Sixers and looked like a man on a mission. He didn’t just chase the target; he dismantled the bowling attack to reach his hundred in just 41 balls, the joint second-fastest in BBL history.
The highlight was the 12th over against Ryan Hadley. Smith went “nuclear,” smashing four consecutive sixes and taking 32 runs from the over. It was the most expensive single over in the history of the BBL.
During his stay, Smith launched a monstrous 107-metre six off Nathan McAndrew that landed on the SCG roof. He finished with 100 runs off 42 balls, including 9 massive sixes.
Head to Head Battles
| Feature | David Warner (Thunder) | Steve Smith (Sixers) |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 110* (65 balls) | 100 (42 balls) |
| Strike Rate | 169.23 | 238.10 |
| Boundary Count | 11 Fours, 4 Sixes | 5 Fours, 9 Sixes |
| Key Achievement | Passed Virat Kohli (10th T20 ton) | BBL record 32-run over |
| Match Result | Lost | Won (Player of the Match) |
In a historic Sydney Smash, Warner’s tactical brilliance was overshadowed by Smith’s record-shattering 32-run over. Ultimately, Smith’s 41-ball century proved the difference, securing a dominant victory for the Sydney Sixers.