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Steve Smith breaks Joe Root’s world record for most Test catches with blinders vs South Africa

Australian vice-captain Steve Smith claimed the world record for the most Test catches during the opening match against South Africa. Smith secured two remarkable grabs in the first innings, dismissing Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham to lift his career tally to 221 catches and move ahead of Joe Root at the top of the all-time list.

Meanwhile, teammate Matt Renshaw anchored the visitors' batting effort with a patient knock of 190 runs, helping push Australia to a total of 390 all out in the first innings.

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