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Smith’s stand-ins overcome ailments on bright batting day

Josh Inglis and Cameron Green both overcame injuries to lead Australia's Steve Smith-less middle order in Cape Town…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:05 PM
Smith’s stand-ins overcome ailments on bright batting day
Key Things to Know
  • Steve Smith was ruled out of the Cape Town Test with a cervical facet joint neck injury.
  • Josh Inglis and Cameron Green overcame recent injuries to anchor Australia's batting order on day two.
  • Matthew Renshaw scored 74 and shared a 126-run partnership with Green against South Africa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Josh Inglis and Cameron Green both overcame recent injury setbacks to guide Australia's batting lineup on day two of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. The tourists were forced to reshuffle their middle order following the withdrawal of Steve Smith, who was ruled out of the series decider due to a cervical facet joint injury in his neck.

Australia capitalized on key partnerships without Smith, including a 126-run stand between Green and Matthew Renshaw, and a 145-run partnership between Inglis and Alex Carey. Inglis finished the day unbeaten on 85, while Renshaw contributed 74 runs to help stabilize Australia after losing early wickets against spinner Simon Harmer.

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