Farhan denies being single, Steve Smith furiously leaves, fans recall Babar Azam drama

tense moments involve Steve Smith and Sahibzada Farhan A match in the Pakistan Super League 2026 raised eyebrows and fans were quick to compare it to a previous controversial incident Babar Azam. Smith looked in fine form as Multan Sultans took on Quetta Gladiators on Sunday and will be keen to keep scoring going heading into the fourth leg. On the last ball of the third innings, he tried to hit a single but Farhan denied the run, leaving the Australian visibly frustrated at the non-striker’s end. The brief exchange was enough to spark debate online, with many recalling similar moments at the Big Bash League earlier this year. Back in January 2026, while playing for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League, Smith stopped Babar Azam’s one-run hit during the Power Surge phase. In this case, Smith hopes to continue striking to limit the defense to the maximum extent possible. Babar, who had scored 47 goals in 38 and was in his late fifties, seemed unhappy with the decision and was soon sacked. Smith then struck out in dramatic fashion, blasting 32 runs in the next over, including four consecutive sixes, turning it into one of the most memorable overs in BBL history. While fans were quick to label Farhan’s decision as “revenge,” the two incidents are not exactly the same. Farhan’s refusal in the PSL match seemed to be match-conscious as he might have felt that a single was too risky and could lead to an elimination. By contrast, Smith’s earlier call on Babar was a calculated tactical move aimed at keeping the strike alive at a crucial stage. Despite a brief snafu, Smith sealed the chase with a flowing 53 off 35 balls to lead Multan Sultans to a comfortable 167-run win over Quetta Gladiators, tying the score with just over two overs remaining.