Sydney, January 16, 2026: Big Bash League 2025-26 witnessed one of its most electrifying moments when Steve Smith unleashed a massive 107-metre six at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The shot instantly became the biggest six of the BBL 2025-26 season so far, sending the crowd, commentators, and players into absolute frenzy.
This breathtaking hit came during the high-voltage Sydney Smash (Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder) and showcased a rare sight — Steve Smith in full power-hitter mode.
Steve Smith’s Monster Six That Changed the Mood of the Match
Steve Smith, widely known for his technical mastery and consistency, surprised everyone with a baseball-style swing that launched the ball onto the SCG roof.
Key Moment of the Shot
- Distance: 107 metres
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
- Season: BBL 2025-26
- Bowler: Nathan McAndrew
- Over: Powerplay phase
- Impact: Loudest crowd reaction of the tournament so far
The sound off the bat, followed by stunned silence and then roaring applause, made it instantly clear — this was no ordinary six.
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How the 107m Six Happened – Ball-by-Ball Drama
- Length ball around the fifth stump
- Smith stayed deep in his crease
- Full swing across the line
- Perfect contact from the middle of the bat
- Ball sailed clean over the boundary and landed on the stadium roof
Commentators called it a “monster hit”, and fans rose to their feet as replays rolled in from every angle.
🚨 BIGGEST SIX OF BBL 2025-26 🚨
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) January 16, 2026
The Greatest Test Batter of this Era – Steve Smith just hit a 107m Six at the SCG 😨
Just listen to the crowd and Commentators, they are going Wild 🔥 pic.twitter.com/k9XEAQ24kS
Steve Smith’s Explosive Knock in the Sydney Smash
Smith didn’t stop at just one big hit. He played one of his most aggressive T20 innings in recent years.
Steve Smith – Match Snapshot
| Detail | Performance |
|---|---|
| Runs | 57 |
| Balls | 27 |
| Strike Rate | 211+ |
| Sixes | Multiple |
| Fifty | Off just 23 balls |
| Partnership | 107 runs (with Babar Azam) |
This innings helped Sydney Sixers completely dominate the chase and break the back of a big target.
Biggest Six of BBL 2025-26 (So Far)
Steve Smith’s 107-metre six is currently the longest recorded hit of the BBL 2025-26 season.
Comparison with Other Big Hits This Season
| Player | Distance | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Smith | 107m | SCG |
| David Warner | 83m | SCG |
| Daniel Sams | 83m | SCG |
| Others | Below 80m | Various |
No other batter this season has crossed the 100-metre mark yet.
teve Smith’s Six Enters the Elite List of Biggest BBL Hits
Steve Smith’s 107-metre six has not only become the biggest hit of BBL 2025-26 so far, but it has also earned a place among the longest and most iconic sixes in Big Bash League history.
While it does not top the all-time chart, clearing the 100-metre mark at the SCG puts Smith in a rare club. Only a handful of batters in BBL history have managed to hit sixes of such distance, and most of them are known as specialist power-hitters.
For a technically sound batter like Smith, this moment stands out even more.
Top 10 Biggest Sixes in Big Bash League History
| Rank | Player | Distance | Season | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiden Blizzard | 130 m | 2008 | WACA, Perth |
| 2 | Glenn Maxwell | 122 m | 2024-25 | Docklands, Melbourne |
| 3 | Chris Lynn | 121 m | 2016-17 | The Gabba |
| 4 | Hilton Cartwright | 121 m | 2024-25 | Docklands, Melbourne |
| 5 | Chris Gayle | 120 m | 2011-12 | Perth |
| 6 | Dan Christian | 117 m | 2015 | Hobart |
| 7 | Steve Smith | 107 m | 2025-26 | SCG, Sydney |
| 8 | David Warner | 105 m | 2017-18 | SCG |
| 9 | Ben Cutting | 104 m | 2016-17 | Brisbane |
| 10 | Andre Russell | 103 m | 2019-20 | Melbourne |
Crowd and Commentary Reaction
The reaction inside the stadium said it all:
- Fans jumped out of their seats
- Commentators went silent, then exploded in excitement
- Replays were shown repeatedly
- Social media buzzed within minutes
Many called it “the loudest six of the season”.
Steve Smith’s 107-metre monster six will be remembered as one of the defining moments of BBL 2025-26. It wasn’t just a hit — it was a statement.
As the tournament moves closer to the playoffs, one question now dominates fan discussions:
Can anyone hit a bigger six than Steve Smith this season?
FAQs
Q1. How long was Steve Smith’s biggest six in BBL 2025-26?
Steve Smith smashed a 107-metre six, the longest hit of the season so far.
Q2. Where did Steve Smith hit this six?
The six was hit at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and landed on the stadium roof.
Q3. Is this the longest six in BBL history?
No, but it is the biggest six of the BBL 2025-26 season till now
Q5. Against which team did Steve Smith hit this six?
The shot came against Sydney Thunder in the Sydney Smash
