On January 11, 2025, he scored an impressive unbeaten 121 runs off 64 balls while playing for the Sydney Sixers against the Perth Scorchers. This performance brought his total BBL centuries to three, matching the record held by Ben McDermott, who achieved this in 100 innings compared to Smith’s 32.
Current Record Holders for Most BBL Centuries
- Steve Smith – Steve Smith has recently made headlines by equaling the record for the most centuries in Big Bash League (BBL) history. On January 11, 2025, he scored an impressive unbeaten 120 off 64 balls while playing for the Sydney Sixers against the Perth Scorchers.
- Ben McDermott – Ben McDermott is currently tied for the second-most centuries in the Big Bash League (BBL) history, having scored three centuries. His record is now equaled by Steve Smith, who recently achieved his third BBL century on January 11, 2025, during a match between the Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers.
- Alex Carey – Alex Carey, the Australian cricketer and wicketkeeper-batter, has scored 2 centuries in the Big Bash League (BBL), placing him among the players with the third-most hundreds in the league’s history. Carey has played a total of 56 innings in BBL, scoring 1837 runs with a highest score of 101, and maintains an impressive strike rate of 128.91.
- Aaron Finch – Aaron Finch is currently tied for the fourth-most centuries in Big Bash League (BBL) history, having scored two centuries throughout his participation in the league. Finch achieved these milestones over 105 innings, with a highest score of 111 not out and an average of approximately 34.48 in the BBL. His contributions in the league have been significant, helping to establish him as one of the prominent figures in Australian T20 cricket.
- Glenn Maxwell – Glenn Maxwell has achieved significant milestones in the Big Bash League (BBL), particularly noted for his two centuries in the tournament. As of January 11, 2025, he ranks as the fifth player in BBL history to have scored multiple centuries. Maxwell achieved these milestones over 110 innings, with a highest score of 154 not out.
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Smith’s century was notable not just for its quality but also for its timing; it was his first match of the current BBL season after a successful stint in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. His innings included ten fours and seven sixes, showcasing his explosive batting ability.