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Genius Smith grabs stunners, record as Aussies press Proteas

Steve Smith took four catches as Australia took a first-innings lead at Kingsmead

By Josh Schonafinger · Cricket Australia

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Steve Smith took four catches and set the all-time Test catching record for non-wicketkeepers against South Africa.
South Africa was bowled out for 284, conceding a 106-run first-innings deficit to Australia in Durban.
Australia reached 0-33 at stumps in their second innings before poor light forced an early close.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Steve Smith took four spectacular catches to break the world record for the most Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper as Australia took control of the first Test in Durban. South Africa was bowled out for 284 in their first innings, conceding a 106-run deficit. Openers Nic Maddinson and Travis Head guided Australia to 0-33 at stumps before bad light brought an early end to day three.

Smith's second catch of the day was his 221st in Test cricket, moving him past England's Joe Root. Despite resilient lower-order contributions from Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, the Proteas' top order struggled against Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, leaving Australia leading by 139 runs overall.

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