Smith made a memorable return to T20 cricket and the Big Bash League, hitting his third Big Bash League century for Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers at his home ground, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Smith tonked 10 fours and seven sixes in his 64-ball knock of 121 runs and struck at 189.06. In just 32 innings, he has levelled Ben McDermott's record of most centuries in the history of competition.