Cricket NewsSteve Smith Completes Major Milestone While Fielding In Tests

Steve Smith Completes Major Milestone While Fielding In Tests

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Australian Test maverick Steve Smith has completed a major milestone while fielding during Test matches for Australia. The former all-format captain of Australia has completed 150 catches for the Ozzies and this is a major and noteworthy performance.

Steve Smith reached this milestone while taking the catch of South African batter Theunis de Bruyn during the 2nd Test match between Australia and South Africa. Scott Boland was the bowler.

Most Test catches for Australia

  1. Ricky Ponting- 196 catches
  2. Mark Waugh- 181 catches
  3. Mark Taylor- 157 catches
  4. Allan Border- 156 catches
  5. Steve Smith- 150 catches.

Australia is presently in the driving seat of the 2nd Test match between Australia and South Africa. After bundling the visitors out for 189, the home team put up a humongous total of 575-8d on board. Presently, the Deal Elgar led side is batting on 131-5.

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