Steve Smith is one of the greatest batsmen in the modern era and has been a big asset in Indian T20 League. He made his Indian T20 League debut in 2012 and led Rajasthan and Pune franchises. In 2017, Steve Smith took the Pune franchise to the final of the Indian T20 League. Rajasthan has released him for the next edition of the Indian T20 League 2021 and he will be part of the mini-auction. Steve Smith has outstanding numbers in Indian T20 League. He has appeared in 95 matches of this mega event and has scored 2333 runs at an average of 35.34. In this segment, we pick the top five batting performances from Australian star, Steve Smith in Indian T20 League: 84 (54) Vs. Mumbai (2017) It was the finest season for Steve Smith with the bat. He was the skipper of Pune franchise. The eventual title winner Mumbai posted a huge 184 in 20 overs. Smith and Rahane added 58-runs after losing the first wicket early. Smith fought single-handedly with the finest knock of the season. The skipper scored 84 runs off 54 balls to take Pune home. 101 (54) Vs. Gujarat (2016) It was the only century for Steve Smith in Indian T20 League. It was a pure class knock from a technical player. He smashed eight fours and five sixes in his maiden century. Rajasthan posted a huge 195 on board but Gujarat chased down the total on the final ball of the match. 79 (53) Vs. Mumbai (2015) With late firepower from Pollard helping Mumbai to post 164 runs in 20 overs, Rajasthan were in deep trouble after regular wickets. He added vital 54 runs with Rahane but Rajasthan couldn’t build any big partnership. Steve Smith played a fabulous knock of 79 to guide his side home. 50 (32) vs. Delhi (2019) Steve Smith played a sheet-anchor with a quick half-century against Delhi in the 12th edition of the Indian T20 League. Rahane got a hundred in this match and Smith put a 130-run stand with him to take Rajasthan 191. Rajasthan couldn’t defend this total but Smith played one of his best innings as captain. 73 (59) vs Kolkata (2019) It was a comeback season for Steve Smith after serving a one-year ban. He scored a fine half-century against Kolkata. He batted slowly in the start and later, went for quick runs. On a tough track, he scored gritty 73 runs off 59 balls and also added 72-runs with Jos Buttler. Kolkata chased down the total, courtesy of a blistering start from Lynn and Narine.
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