Mohammad Ali celebrates Steve Smith’s wicket. (Download video) Tempers flared in the Pakistan Super League when Steve Smith was caught on camera in an angry outburst following his dismissal, with viral video showing the Australian star slamming his bat in the dressing room after a violent on-field send-off.The incident took place during the PSL 2026 Eliminator 1 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Smith’s brief stint at the crease for Multan Sultans against the Hyderabad Kingsmen came to a dramatic end. Faced with Mohammad Ali, Smith tried to bowl a length delivery but miscued it towards square leg where Maaz Sadaqat completed the catch.Interestingly, Sadaqat had dropped Smith just three balls earlier and made amends in the second attempt with a blistering effort. Clearly pumped up, the youngster celebrated aggressively – throwing the ball to the ground excitedly after completing the catch.WATCH: Maaz Sadaqat’s FireballSmith did not like this reaction. Visibly frustrated, he left the field before cameras later caught him venting his anger in the dressing room, violently banging his bat and remaining visibly upset after taking his seat.Smith’s innings lasted just 13 runs off 10 balls, marking an early setback for his side in the crucial knockout match.WATCH: Steve Smith locker room incidentHyderabad dominate the chase after early dramaWhile Smith’s dismissal made headlines, the match quickly turned into a one-sided affair. Chasing down a modest 159 with ease, Hyderabad Kingsmen sealed an eight-wicket win in just 15.2 overs.Sadaqat, who was involved in the on-field drama earlier, also played a starring role with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls. He was given great support by Usman Khan who also made 64 off 35 deliveries in a dominant chase.Earlier, Shan Masood top-scored with an unbeaten 69 off 46 balls to help Multan post 159/9 – a total that ultimately proved insufficient.The elimination race is heating upWith this comprehensive win, Hyderabad Kingsmen will advance to Eliminator 2 where they will face Islamabad United. The winner of this encounter will face Peshawar Zalmi in the final on May 3.But it was Smith’s rare display of emotion – and now a viral dressing room moment – that stole the limelight and added another dramatic chapter to an already intense PSL season.
