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Smith absent as South Africa chase 421

Original: LIVE BLOG: Smith absent as Proteas chase 421

South Africa's Proteas have been set a target of 421, with Australia's Steve Smith absent from the field during the chase. A live blog is tracking the fourth-innings pursuit, and the combination of a steep run chase and Smith's unexplained absence is drawing attention from cricket fans following the match.

Why now: A demanding 421-run chase and the absence of a key player like Smith make the match's outcome highly anticipated.

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• LIVE BLOG: Smith absent as Proteas chase 421 · cricket.com.au

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