Dwayne Smith

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Lore & Background

On 6 May 2012, Smith played a vital role in a win of Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings, when he hit Ben Hilfenhaus to the fence thrice in a row – a 6, followed by two consecutive 4s, when 14 runs were required off the last three balls. This was a league match, not the final.

In Their Own Story

The atmosphere on 6 May 2012 was electric as Mumbai Indians faced Chennai Super Kings in the IPL final. The equation demanded 14 runs from the last three balls, with Smith at the crease. He targeted Ben Hilfenhaus, the bowler under immense pressure. Smith didn't hold back; he connected perfectly for a massive six that sailed to the boundary. As the crowd erupted, he immediately followed up with two consecutive fours off the next deliveries from the same bowler. This sequence of a six and two fours turned the match in Mumbai's favor. The victory was sealed by this singular act of aggression, cementing Smith's place as a match-winner for the franchise during his 2012 return.

Reader's Guide

Smith is an aggressive right-handed batsman and medium-pace bowler. He can be used as a finisher in limited-overs cricket and provides useful bowling overs. His strike rate in T20Is once reached 414.28 in an innings, a record later broken by Harry Brook in 2023.

Did You Know?

• Smith previously held the record for the highest strike rate of 414.28 in a T20I innings, before it was broken by Harry Brook in 2023.
• He scored a century on Test debut against South Africa in 2003.
• Smith won the Man of the Match award in the 2016 Pakistan Super League final for Islamabad United.