AUS vs. SA, WTC Final: Steve Smith becomes the first and only Australian to achieve unwanted achievement in the loss of South Africa

Steve Smith on Saturday created an unusual piece of history at Lord’s, which became the first and the only Australian cricketer in two ICC final defeats.Australia’s disadvantage to South Africa in the 2025 World Test Championship finals marked a rare disappointment for the Vipul batsman, who first tasted defeat in the 2010 T20 World Cup final against England in Barbados.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!While Australia has been prominent in the global finals – ODI and T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and Smith’s career with unmatched success in the 2023 WTC final now stands out to be part of both ends of that spectrum.

In 2010, a 20-year-old leg-spinning all-rounder, Smith had a limited role in Australia’s campaign as he was reduced from England inspired by Kevin Peterson.Fifteen years later, as a senior politician of the Australian team, Smith was expecting to add another ICC title to start his already brilliant resurrection. Although South Africa’s historic victory at Lord’s ended his 27 -year -old trophy drought, he denied that opportunity, Australia only defeated Australia in a decade in a ICC final.It was also a match for Steve Smith to forget, which was sent to the hospital on day 3 after disliked his finger. After some on-field attention, Smith was taken out of the field and seen on medical facilities before being taken to the hospital for X-ray and further assessment.A statement from Cricket Australia said, “Steve Smith has faced a compound chaos of his right little finger while fielding at Slip Cordon during the ICC Mains World Test Championship final.”“He was evaluated on the ground by the Australian team Medical Staff and rushed to the hospital for X-rays and further treatment.”