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Deny the single
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Retain strike
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Exploit the Power Surge
The result?
Smith smashed 32 runs in a single over, including four sixes, turning a calculated choice into a match-defining statement.
Babar, on the other hand, finished with 47 off 39 balls (SR ~121) — respectable in bilateral cricket, sub-optimal in modern franchise T20s.
This wasn’t symbolic.
It was transactional.
Power Surge Explained (Why the Decision Was Ruthless — and Right)
The BBL Power Surge allows the batting side to take two overs with only two fielders outside the circle, typically between overs 11–20.
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