Babar Azam a well-known cricketer from Pakistan felt disrespect during BBL match because, Steve Smith stopped Babar Azam from taking a run in a Big Bash League match on January 15, 2026, at the SCG. This happened on the last ball of the 11th over while the Sydney Sixers were chasing 190 runs, with Babar facing after a few dot balls.
Match Context
Smith, who was at the non-striker’s end, turned down an easy single run. He wanted to keep the strike for the Power Surge, a special phase where fielders can’t go outside the circle. Babar looked frustrated and confused by this decision, creating lots of tension.
In the exciting BBL15 Sydney Smash on January 15, 2026, at the SCG, Sydney Thunder scored 189/6, with the help of David Warner’s unbeaten 110 off 65 balls. Sydney Sixers chased it down, reaching 191/5 in just 17.2 overs, with Steven Smith smashing a 41-ball century and Babar Azam scoring 47 in a 141-run opening partnership. Sam Curran grabbed 3/28 for the Sixers, who won by 5 wickets with 16 balls left. This victory lifted them to fourth place, keeping their finals hopes alive before facing the Heat.
Smith’s Explosive Response
Smith hit four sixes in a row off Ryan Hadley during the Power Surge over. This gave 32 runs, the highest ever in BBL history. He reached a century in just 41 balls, helping his team win by five wickets with 16 balls left.
Babar’s Dismissal
Nathan McAndrew bowled the first ball of the 13th over and clean bowled Babar, who scored 47 runs off 39 balls. Babar got angry and smashed his bat on the boundary ropes. Earlier, a mix-up between the fielders had let the ball go for boundaries.
"They've said no run to that."
Steve Smith knocked a run back off the bat of Babar Azam, so he could have the strike for the Power Surge! #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/BaZET2UF2t
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 16, 2026