Steve Smith Injured During ICC World Test Championship Final, Rushed to Hospital

Australian cricketer **Steve Smith** has been injured while fielding in the **ICC World Test Championship Final** at the historic Lord’s cricket ground. Smith sustained the injury while attempting to catch a ball during **South Africa’s second innings**.
The incident occurred in the **20th over** of South Africa’s second innings when **Mitchell Starc** almost dismissed South African captain **Temba Bavuma**. The ball edged off Bavuma’s bat, and Smith, who was positioned in the slip, leapt to catch it but failed to hold on to the ball. Unfortunately, during the attempt, **Smith injured his finger**, leaving him in considerable pain and forcing him to leave the field immediately.
Smith was quickly transferred to the hospital for medical attention and scans, which will help determine the extent of the injury.
At the close of the third day of the **World Test Championship Final**, **South Africa** has reached **213/2**, needing just **69 more runs** to win. **Aiden Markram** is unbeaten at **102**, while **Temba Bavuma** is still at the crease with **65 runs**.
It’s also noteworthy that just two days ago, Smith had achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the **highest run-scorer among foreign players** at Lord’s in the **World Test Championship Final**.
The ongoing match is intense, with South Africa on the brink of a memorable victory, while Smith’s injury remains a significant concern for the Australian team.