Steve Smith sets record for most Test catches by a non-keeper
Smith had equalled Joe Root's 220 catches before his diving grab off David Bedingham.
Steve Smith took three outstanding catches in one day in the first Test in Durban. Steve Smith first equalled England star Joe Root's record of 220 Test catches.
Steve Smith did it by catching South African captain Temba Bavuma for 3 off Nathan Lyon. The outright record is for most Test catches by a player who is not the wicketkeeper.
David Bedingham, who top-scored with 49, edged the ball to second slip. Smith took a diving catch to claim the record outright.
A third catch dismissed Kyle Verreynne for 13, leaving commentators in awe.
- 220
- Joe Root's Test catches
- 49, by David Bedingham
- Top score
- 284 all out
- South Africa first innings
Why it mattersIt puts Smith at the top of the Test list for catches by fielders who are not wicketkeepers.
AustraliaSmith is an Australian, so local fans get a record-breaking hero to cheer on.
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