Steve Smith experienced an emotional outburst following his dismissal for 13 runs off 10 balls in the PSL 2026 Eliminator against the Hyderabad Kingsmen.
This moment marked a crucial turning point, as Multan Sultans subsequently lost five wickets for just 24 runs, collapsing under pressure.
Multan Sultans managed to score 159 runs for 9 wickets in their innings. The Hyderabad Kingsmen chased down this target in just 15.2 overs, winning by 8 wickets.
This match also saw Smith bowl his first over in T20 cricket in over seven years, conceding 14 runs.
Smith finished the tournament as Multan’s equal-leading run-scorer, amassing 380 runs at an average of 34.54.
Marnus Labuschagne commented on the significance of Smith’s performance, stating, “It’s really hard to put into words what it means for the franchise; it is really special.”
Greg Blewett noted, “You don’t see that very often,” referring to Smith’s emotional response.
The loss eliminated Multan Sultans from the tournament. They will not advance further in PSL 2026.
The Hyderabad Kingsmen are set to face Islamabad United in their next match, continuing their push toward the championship.
