Drama in PSL! Steve Smith loses cool, smashes bat in dressing room after fiery send-off – Watch
Steve Smith's frustration boiled over in the PSL after a heated send-off, with a viral video capturing him slamming his bat in the dressing room. His early dismissal for 13 runs came after a dropped catch, and his team, Multan Sultans, ultimately lost to Hyderabad Kingsmen by eight wickets in a crucial Eliminator match.
Tempers flared in the Pakistan Super League as Steve Smith was caught on camera in an angry outburst after his dismissal, with a viral video showing the Australian star slamming his bat inside the dressing room following a heated send-off on the field. The incident unfolded during the PSL 2026 Eliminator 1 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Smith’s brief stay at the crease for Multan Sultans ended dramatically against Hyderabad Kingsmen. Facing Mohammad Ali, Smith attempted to whip a length delivery but miscued it towards square leg, where Maaz Sadaqat completed the catch.
Interestingly, Sadaqat had dropped Smith just three balls earlier, making amends with a sharp effort on the second attempt. The youngster, clearly pumped up, celebrated aggressively — throwing the ball onto the ground in excitement after completing the catch. WATCH: Maaz Sadaqat's fiery send-off — CallMeSheri1_ (@CallMeSheri1_) That reaction did not sit well with Smith.
Visibly frustrated, he walked off the field before cameras later captured him venting his anger in the dressing room, forcefully slamming his bat and remaining visibly upset even after taking his seat. Smith’s innings lasted just 13 runs off 10 balls, marking an early setback for his side in a crucial knockout fixture. WATCH: Steve Smith's dressing room incident — i (@i) Hyderabad dominate chase after early drama While Smith’s dismissal grabbed headlines, the match quickly turned into a one-sided affair.
Hyderabad Kingsmen chased down a modest 159 with ease, sealing an eight-wicket win in just 15. 2 overs. Sadaqat, who had earlier been involved in the on-field drama, played a starring role with the bat as well, smashing an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls.