Overview
- Smith reached the 11,000-run mark on Wednesday, becoming the third Australian and the 12th player overall to pass that total.
- He completed the milestone with a single off Marco Jansen and was soon after bowled by Wiaan Mulder for 28 from 88 balls.
- South Africa posted 425 for 9, led by Temba Bavuma's career-best 179 and strong contributions from Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer, and then enforced the follow-on after bowling Australia out for 99.
- Smith reached 11,000 in 226 innings, a pace reported as the fifth-fastest to the mark, and he also passed 1,000 Test runs against South Africa during the match.
- The innings saw Smith treated repeatedly for neck pain and possible vertigo, a development that may affect his movement, availability for the rest of the tour, and conversations about his long-term durability and legacy.