PSL drama: Steve Smith meltdown after fiery on-field send-off caught on camera

Steve Smith was at the centre of a dramatic moment during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 Eliminator 1, after losing his cool following a heated on-field send-off at Gaddafi Stadium.

The Australian batter was dismissed early in the innings, managing just 12 runs, but it was what followed that quickly went viral. After initially being dropped, Smith was eventually caught by Maaz Sadaqat, who celebrated aggressively after completing the catch, throwing the ball to the ground in visible excitement.

The reaction appeared to frustrate Smith, who made his displeasure clear as he walked off. Moments later, dressing room footage showed him slamming his bat on the floor in anger, a clip that rapidly spread across social media.

The dismissal proved costly for Multan Sultans, who struggled to recover after losing early wickets and were restricted to 159/9. Despite a steady knock from Shan Masood, the team failed to build momentum.

Hyderabad Kingsmen chased the target comfortably, with strong performances from Maaz Sadaqat and Usman Khan sealing the match with ease and knocking Multan out of the tournament.

While the match had its share of key performances, it was Smith’s visible frustration and the fiery send-off that became the defining talking point of the night.