Smith was finally out caught by James Anderson off Ashley Giles for 277. He strode back to the pavilion to thunderous applause from the huge crowd.

"I remembered Gary Kirsten getting out against England in Durban on 275, the same score as Daryll's record. I did not want that to happen. It would feel even better if we could go on and win the match but there is a lot of work to do," said Smith.

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