Steve Smith made a winning return from concussion after missing Australia's one-day international series against England.
It was an encouraging performance by Smith, who was struck in the head taking throw downs at Old Trafford on the eve of the first ODI against England. Despite passing multiple concussion tests, Smith was rested with Australian team management taking no risks.Advertisement
Smith is one of the big-ticket items for his franchise, which paid him $2.5 million as a retained player after not releasing him for the major player auction in 2018, and indeed the lucrative competition as a whole.Steve Smith returned from concussion overnight, hitting a half-century in the IPL.Samson claimed player of the match honours with a whirlwind 74 off 32 balls, which included nine sixes.
Smith's performance underlines the embarrassment of riches Australia have in the top order in the T20 format.Smith bats predominantly at No.3 in T20s for Australia, behind Aaron Finch and David Warner, but is opening the batting for the Royals, who are coached by Andrew McDonald - national coach Justin Langer's senior assistant.
Former Australia star Shane Watson smacked 33 off 21 balls for the Super Kings, whose run chase was spearheaded by South African Faf du Plessis' 72 off 37 balls.Sports news, results and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up to the
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