Steve Smith passes Joe Root with record 223rd Test catch

Steve Smith held three catches as South Africa made 284 in Durban on 11 October 2026. His grabs to remove Bavuma, Verreynne and Bedingham took him to 223 catches as an outfielder, moving past Joe Root as Test cricket's most prolific catcher. Australia then reached 33-0 for a 139-run lead.