# Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-12 08:17 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/12/steve-smith-breaks-test-fielding-record-as-australia-dominate-south-africa?traffic_source=rss

> Steve Smith set a Test record for career catches by a fielder, reaching 223 after taking four on day three in Durban. South Africa were dismissed for 284 in reply to Australia’s 390, and Australia extended their lead to 139 before bad light stopped play.