Steve Smith's four catches help Australia to a 106-run lead in Durban
Smith took four catches as South Africa were bowled out for 284 in the first Test.
Steve Smith took four catches on day three of the opening Test in Durban. Australia took a 106-run lead in the first round of batting, after South Africa were bowled out for 284.
Smith's one-handed catch to dismiss Kyle Verreynne was the pick of the bunch. Smith's second catch was his 221st in Tests, passing England's Joe Root for most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket.
Openers Nic Maddinson (17 not out) and Travis Head (10 not out) were still batting at stumps, on 0-33. Lyon called Smith an 'absolute freak' after stumps.
Poor light has forced an early finish on three days running.
- Four on day three
- Smith catches
- 284 all out
- South Africa first innings
- 106 runs
- Australia first-innings lead
- 221
- Smith career Test catches
Why it mattersThe first Test has given Australia the upper hand in a three-Test series, with the second Test starting on October 18.
AustraliaAustralian fans can watch the next two Tests, in Gqeberha from October 18 and Cape Town from October 27.
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