I was glued to the TV when I saw Steve Smith walk out to bat for Multan Sultans at the National Stadium, Karachi. The atmosphere was electric you could feel the buzz of the latest news India buzzing across social media feeds. As a fan of T20 cricket, I always keep an eye on breaking news, and this match turned out to be one of those moments you just can’t miss.
From the very first ball, Steve Smith went berserk against RawalPindiZ bowlers. Opening the innings for Multan Sultans, the Australian legend pumped out 56 electrifying runs off just 31 deliveries, peppered with five fours and three huge sixes. It felt like watching a live reel of viral news clips: every swing, every boundary had the crowd jumping, and I could hear neighbours on my street shouting “What’s happening?!” as the action unfolded.
Steve Smith goes bonkers against RawalPindiZ’s Razaullah
At the end of the eighth over, Steve Smith was sitting on 21* off 18 balls, and then the real fireworks began. RawalPindiZ’s uncapped star Razaullah was rolled over for a scorching boundary towards the off side. In the very next ball, Steve Smith moved across and sent Razaullah crashing over square leg for a massive six. It was as if the ball had a mind of its own, sailing straight into the stands.
What happened next is interesting Steve Smith followed up with two more sixes. One of those was a majestic ramp over the wicket‑keeper’s head, a move that instantly reminded me of AB de Villiers’s signature shots. In the space of just four deliveries, Steve Smith extracted 22 runs, turning a single over into a mini‑spectacle that left everyone at the stadium and the millions watching on YouTube glued to their screens.
By the time the over was over, Steve Smith had doubled his score, racing to 43* off 22 deliveries. I could hear the commentators describing it as a “tornado of runs”, and honestly, that felt spot on. The whole episode became a piece of trending news India, with hashtags flying fast on Twitter.
Smith hammers his second PSL 2026 fifty
This innings also marked Steve Smith’s second half‑century of the ongoing PSL 2026 season. Earlier in the tournament, Steve Smith struck a match‑winning 53 off just 35 balls for Multan Sultans against the Quetta Gladiators back on a sunny afternoon in Lahore. Many people were surprised by this consistency, because it showed how the Australian batsman has seamlessly adapted to the sub‑continental pitches.
Playing his maiden PSL season, Steve Smith who is currently 36 years old has so far amassed 231 runs in just eight innings, boasting an impressive average of 28.87 and a staggering strike rate of 148.07. Those numbers echo his BBL 2025‑26 heroics for the Sydney Sixers, where fans also called his knock a “viral news” moment.
As I was discussing the performance with my brother over chai, we both aGreed that Steve Smith’s aggressive approach is a perfect fit for the fast‑paced nature of PSL. It’s not every day you see a player replicate AB de Villiers’s inventive strokeplay, and that’s why this knock quickly became a part of India updates that every cricket fan was talking about.
Multan Sultans solidify themselves at number two
RawalPindiZ won the toss and chose to bat first. Opening batter Shahzaib Khan was dismissed for a four‑ball duck by Mohammad Imran, while captain Mohammad Rizwan struggled to get going, scoring a sluggish 26 off 29 balls. Daryl Mitchell, batting at number three for RawalPindiZ, punched out a regal 58* off 46 balls. Dian Forrester added 37* off just 15 deliveries, hitting three boundaries and three sixes, helping RawalPindiZ post a competitive total of 166‑4 in their 20 overs.
Many people were surprised by how RawalPindiZ managed to chase a decent total, but the real drama unfolded when Multan Sultans began their chase. Steve Smith’s batting heroics at the top, combined with captain Ashton Turner's blistering cameo, blazed Multan Sultans past RawalPindiZ with relative ease. The partnership between Steve Smith and Ashton Turner turned the game into a must‑watch feature of the day’s breaking news.
Registering their sixth win of the PSL 2026 season in eight matches, Multan Sultans have now solidified themselves at number two on the eight‑team points table. They sit just behind the unbeaten Peshawar Zalmi at the top of the standings. With 12 points in eight matches, Multan Sultans will now face Hyderabad Kingsmen in match 33 of the tournament.
As an avid follower of Indian cricket, I often find myself scanning the latest news India feeds every morning, and this match definitely topped the list. The way Steve Smith merged power hitting with clever improvisation reminded me of the street cricket games we used to play in the lanes of Mumbai except this time the ball was flying over stadium lights, not concrete walls.
If you ask anyone who watched the match live, they will tell you that the moment Steve Smith pulled off that ramped six over the keeper’s head was the highlight of the day. It sparked a wave of memes, GIFs and short video clips that were shared across Instagram and WhatsApp. Within minutes, the clip was trending on many platforms, turning it into a piece of viral news that even non‑cricket fans started talking about.
It’s not just about the runs, though. The fact that Steve Smith managed to score such a quick fifty against a disciplined RawalPindiZ attack shows his skill in handling pressure. For a 36‑year‑old playing his first PSL, the performance is a clear statement that experience can still dominate the fast‑moving world of T20 cricket.
Looking ahead, Multan Sultans will be keen to keep this momentum going when they take on Hyderabad Kingsmen. The team’s current form, backed by Steve Smith’s consistency and innings‑changing blows, makes them a strong contender for the title. Fans across the country are already speculating will Multan Sultans climb to the top, or will Peshawar Zalmi maintain their unbeaten run? Only time will tell, but for now, this match remains one of the standout pieces of trending news India this week.









