Brimming with authority after the early loss of John Stephenson, Smith paced his innings with measured care, hitting nine boundaries as Hampshire won by seven wickets with 14 balls to spare.

Smith's other major contribution to Hampshire's fifth win of the season was to win the toss, his decision to field first vindicated as Derbyshire struggled on a drying wicket. From 25 for four, it needed all Kim Barnett's experience to guide Derbyshire to 160 for nine.