Graeme Smith Retires: South Africa Captain Makes Three In Final Innings (VIDEO)

Smith Ends Test Career On A Whimper (VIDEO)
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Graeme Smith's final Test innings ended in failure as South Africa headed for a series defeat against Australia in Cape Town.

Smith made just three runs before falling to Mitchell Johnson for the fourth time in the three-Test series.

His side were chasing 511, after David Warner followed his first-innings 135 with 145 in the second as Australia piled up 303 for five in 58 overs before declaring.

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Smith leaves Newlands for the last time during day 4 of the 3rd Test

Smith's final bow
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(01 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: The Australian team form a guard of Honour for Graeme Smith during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(02 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith of South Africa takes to the field before the start of play during day 4 of the third test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 4, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(03 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith of South Africa takes to the field before the start of play during day 4 of the third test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 4, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(04 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith of South Africa takes to the field before the start of play during day 4 of the third test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 4, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(05 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith of South Africa leads his team onto the ground before the start of play during day 4 of the third test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 4, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(06 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith of South Africa leads his team onto the ground before the start of play during day 4 of the third test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 4, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(07 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith leaving Newlands for the last time during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(08 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith of South Africa takes to the field before the start of play during day 4 of the third test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 4, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(09 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Mitchell Johnson of Australia gets the wicket of Graeme Smith during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(10 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: David Warner of Australia bats in front of AB de Villiers and Graeme Smith of South Africa during day 4 of the third test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 4, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(11 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith leaving Newlands for the last time during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(12 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith leaving Newlands for the last time during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(13 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith leaving Newlands for the last time during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(14 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith leaving Newlands for the last time during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(15 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith leaving Newlands for the last time during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(16 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith leaving Newlands for the last time during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 4(17 of17)
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Graeme Smith leaving Newlands for the last time during day 4 of the 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on March 04, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) (credit:Getty Images)