Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa
Summary
Steve Smith set a new record for the most catches by a fielder in Test cricket during the first match between Australia and South Africa. Australia gained a strong lead after bowling out South Africa and extended their advantage before bad light stopped play.Key Facts
- Steve Smith caught four catches on the third day to reach 223 career catches, breaking the Test record for a fielder.
- South Africa was bowled out for 284 runs, trailing Australia’s first innings score of 390.
- Australia’s batsmen Nic Maddinson and Travis Head added 33 runs without losing a wicket before play ended.
- Australian bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon took most of the South African wickets.
- David Bedingham scored the highest for South Africa with 49 runs.
- Smith broke the previous record held by England’s Joe Root, who had 219 catches.
- Smith plays at the slip position, a key catching spot close to the wicketkeeper.
- Smith’s total of 223 catches is more than almost all wicketkeepers in cricket history except 11 specialists.
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