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Smith Smashes Bat in PSL Frustration
1 May
Summary
- Hyderabad Kingsmen easily chased 160 runs with 28 balls remaining.
- Steve Smith reacted angrily, smashing his bat after being dismissed.
- Maaz Sadaqat's send-off and catch led to Smith's frustration.

The Pakistan Super League's first Eliminator saw Hyderabad Kingsmen achieve a decisive victory over Multan Sultans. Kingsmen successfully chased a target of 160 runs with a significant 28 balls left in the match, marking a comfortable win.
The contest, however, was overshadowed by an incident involving Steve Smith. The Australian batter, who had a strong season for the Sultans, was dismissed after scoring just 13 runs off 10 balls. Moments after his departure, Smith was seen smashing his bat in the dressing room, a reaction apparently triggered by a send-off from Kingsmen player Maaz Sadaqat.
Sadaqat's actions included a demonstrative celebration after taking Smith's catch. This gesture, following a dropped chance earlier in the same over, evidently frustrated the experienced batter, culminating in his visible display of anger.