Steve Smith Set to Miss Series Finale Against South Africa Due to Injury

Australian batsman Steve Smith is set to miss the final match of the series against South Africa following a neck injury.

The development comes amid a heavy schedule of recent international and domestic fixtures. In their recent encounters against South Africa, Australia secured a victory on October 13, scoring 390 and 6/314 declared against South Africa's 284 and 206. However, South Africa defeated Australia on October 22, posting 9/425 declared while bowling Australia out for 99 and 295 following a follow-on.

Upcoming Fixtures

Several upcoming matches are scheduled across domestic and international competitions. South Australia is set to play Western Australia on October 28, followed by Women's Big Bash League fixtures featuring Melbourne Renegades against Sydney Thunder on October 29. Australia is also scheduled to face England in a match on November 13.