Australia's Steve Smith Injured in WTC Final Against South Africa

Australia's Steve Smith suffers a compound dislocation of his finger in the World Test Championship final against South Africa, raising concerns for the upcoming West Indies tour.

Australia's Steve Smith suffered a dislocated finger after dropping a catch in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's. Smith was fielding in the slips when he couldn't hold onto an edge from Temba Bavuma. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

That looked painful 🤕

Steve Smith drops Temba Bavuma while standing up close at first slip, and in the process picks up a finger injury and leaves the field for treatment. pic.twitter.com/sSWYoQf50c

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 13, 2025

Steve Smith suffered a compound dislocation of his right little finger while fielding in the slips during the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's, and left the field in pain.

Steve Smith was assessed by Australian team medical staff and taken to the hospital for X-rays and further treatment after suffering a compound dislocation of his right little finger.

Cricket Australia have confirmed Steve Smith has suffered a compound dislocation of his right little finger 🤕 pic.twitter.com/gISC1c4hwn

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 13, 2025

The 34-year-old isn't mentioned, instead 36-year-old former Australia captain Steve Smith has scored over 10,000 Test runs with an average exceeding 56 and made a valuable 66 in the first innings at Lord's.

Steve Smith's injury will be a concern for Australia ahead of their three-Test series against the West Indies, starting June 25 in Barbados.