In the 15th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, Bengal Tigers thrashed Deccan Gladiators by 9 wickets. Bangla Tigers chased down the target of 117 in just 8.1 overs. Even though Deccan Gladiators lost this match, Gladiators bowler Smith has attracted eyes & headlines alike.
The reason behind the bowler's publicity is not his bowling, but his batting! Odean Smith smacked James Faulkner for the longest six in T10 history. This was confirmed by the TV presenter who was interviewing Odean Smith.
The broadcaster said to Odean, "Even though your team lost, you may have smacked the longest six in T10 history." Odean read a slower one from Faulkner and smacked it back for a 130-metre six. This left everyone on the ground as well as the spectators astonished.
Talking about the match, Deccan Gladiators batting first, scored 116 runs in 10 overs. In reply, Bengal Tigers with the help of Hazratullah Zazai's fantastic knock of 59 runs in 26 balls were able to chase down the target with 11 balls in hand. Zazai was adjudged the 'player of the match' for this fabulous knock.