{
  "id": 13753541,
  "title": "Smith breaks catching record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/smith-breaks-catching-record",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:36:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/smith-breaks-catching-record/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Steve Smith has broken the record for most test catches, as Australia continues to dominate the first test against South Africa. Smith secured his 222nd test catch, surpassing England's Joe Root's record of 220. The match saw Australia bat first, finishing on 33/0 after 5.4 overs, leading by 139 runs. The third day at Kingsmead ended early due to bad light, with Australia's dominance continuing. South Africa, currently at 238 runs for eight wickets, remains trailing by 152 runs at tea.",
  "summary": "Steve Smith took three superb catches to take his test tally to 222",
  "key_points": [
    "Steve Smith breaks test catching record with 222 catches",
    "Surpasses England's Joe Root's previous record of 220 catches",
    "Australia leads South Africa by 139 runs after first innings"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}