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Steve Smith Suffers Neck Injury as Mitchell Starc Takes Five Wickets Against South Africa

Sportstar reported that Steve Smith sustained a neck injury during the third Test between Australia and South Africa.
Mitchell Starc claimed a five-wicket haul in the match, according to the report.
The fixture was the third Test of the Australia–South Africa series.
Smith’s injury raised a concern for Australia during the match; the extent and recovery timeline require confirmation from the team.
Starc’s five-wicket performance was a major bowling contribution in the Test, as reported by Sportstar.

Mitchell Starc Takes 20th Test Five-Wicket Haul as Australia Bowl Out South Africa for 329

Mitchell Starc took 6-72 on day one of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on October 27, 2026.
The six-wicket spell was Starc’s 20th five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
South Africa were bowled out for 329 in 82.3 overs after reaching 203-1.
Marques Ackerman top-scored with 95 from 94 balls, while Aiden Markram made 78.
David Bedingham scored 50 and Marco Jansen added 52 as South Africa recovered briefly before the late collapse.

Did you know? Facts about Mitchell Starc

A five-wicket haul is commonly called a ‘five-for’ in cricket scorecards. Read the story →
The third Test is a key part of a multi-match Test series, where player availability can affect both selection and workload planning. Read the story →
Smith’s status should be distinguished between an in-match injury report and any later official medical update. Read the story →
Starc’s 6-72 was his best bowling return against South Africa in Test cricket, according to Sky Sports. Read the story →
Starc’s 20th Test five-for made him the second left-arm fast bowler to reach 20 five-wicket hauls in Tests, behind Wasim Akram, according to the statistical report by CREX. Read the story →
South Africa had been 158 without loss and later 203-1 before Australia’s bowlers turned the innings around. Read the story →

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Steve Smith Suffers Neck Injury as Mitchell Starc Takes Five Wickets Against South Africa

Steve Smith’s neck injury disrupted Australia’s third Test against South Africa, while Mitchell Starc’s five-wicket haul helped put the hosts under pressure. The latest report focuses on Australia’s injury concern and Starc’s impact with the ball.

Mitchell Starc Takes 20th Test Five-Wicket Haul as Australia Bowl Out South Africa for 329

Mitchell Starc claimed 6-72 and his 20th Test five-wicket haul as South Africa were dismissed for 329 on day one of the deciding third Test at Newlands on October 27, 2026.

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