Today’s Cricket Match Update: The highly anticipated 10th fixture of the ongoing 2023 World Cup witnessed a fierce battle between South Africa and Australia, earlier today. The renowned Ekana Cricket Stadium of Lucknow hosted the enthralling World Cup encounter, which ended in a one-sided affair, with South Africa registering a gigantic 134-run victory.

With a marathon knock of 109 runs, veteran opening batsman Quinton De Kock starred for the Proteas in their sizable Lucknow triumph. South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, produced a remarkable outing in the Australia clash to claim their second straight victory in the proceeding 50-over World Cup. Australia, contrarily, faced their second consecutive defeat and are now encountering massive scrutiny.

Today’s Cricket Match Update: The Bizarre Steve Smith Dismissal Leaves Fans Divided

Steve Smith’s controversial dismissal from today’s Proteas-Australia fixture emerges as a major talking point among Cricket fans on social media. Smith was ruled out LBW amid the 18th over of the innings, off Kagiso Rabada, following South Africa’s DRS call. The senior Australia batter, along with the on-field umpire, appeared convinced about the former being not out before the Hawk-Eye technology displayed the ball crashing into the leg stump.

The bizarre LBW dismissal triggered some astounding reactions in the Australian camp, while the Proteas appeared over the moon as they saw the Men In Yellow losing their third wicket on the minuscule score of 50, amid the long chase of 312 runs.

VIDEO: Steve Smith Given Out LBW After South Africa’s DRS Call

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— Ankush Chauhan (@AnkushC35642587) October 13, 2023

Steve Smith is shocked after the DRS call!

Nothing is going right for Australia. pic.twitter.com/smcJTYKqs2

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) October 12, 2023

Marcus Stoinis, the ace Australia middle-order batter, too, fell prey to an eyebrow-raising dismissal during the exact World Cup encounter in Lucknow. Stoinis was given out caught-behind after South Africa’s other DRS appeal, with the TV umpire stating that the ball brushed with his glove before wicketkeeper De Kock completed a catch. The replay, however, suggested that the batter’s glove was not in contact with his bat during the collision with the ball.

VISUAL: Marcus Stoinis Suffers A Poor Third Umpiring Decision

Marcus Stoinis was unhappy with the decision as he felt his hand was off the bat when the ball made contact. pic.twitter.com/6tN2HgnqXA

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 12, 2023