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Steve Smith sets Test catching record with one-handed catch
Steve Smith has set a new record for the most catches in Test cricket.
The Australia fielder reached 222 catches, passing England’s Joe Root, who had 220.
Smith made the record-breaking catch against South Africa when he anticipated Kyle Verreynne’s reverse sweep and caught the wicketkeeper one-handed.
Verreynne was out for 13.
Smith had also taken catches to dismiss David Bedingham and South African captain Temba Bavuma earlier in the innings.
His fielding has drawn praise from teammates and commentators.
The record adds to Smith’s reputation as one of Australia’s leading fielders, while his catches have shaped the ongoing Test match.
Steve Smith set a record for the most catches in Test cricket, reaching 222.
He moved past England’s Joe Root, who had taken 220 catches in 169 Tests.
Smith’s latest catch was a one-handed grab to dismiss South Africa’s Kyle Verreynne for 13.
He had also caught David Bedingham and South African captain Temba Bavuma during the innings.
- Who
- Steve Smith, fielding for Australia, and Kyle Verreynne, batting for South Africa.
- What
- Smith took a one-handed catch to dismiss Verreynne and reached 222 Test catches, a record.
- When
- During the innings described in the article, published 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Smith anticipated Verreynne’s reverse sweep and took the catch; it also moved him past Joe Root’s record.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This is ridiculous!
That is from another planet!
Oh my god, Smudge!
The best wicket keepers create unlikely chances with their quick thinking and anticipation
Smith caught David Bedingham and Temba Bavuma.
Smith took a one-handed catch to dismiss Kyle Verreynne for 13.
Smith had 222 Test catches, two more than Joe Root’s 220.
- Smith’s Test catches
- 222
- Joe Root’s Test catches
- 220 in 169 Tests
- Verreynne’s score
- 13
- Verreynne’s dismissal
- One-handed catch by Steve Smith
- Other batters caught by Smith
- David Bedingham and Temba Bavuma
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