Vivian Ian Smith (born 23 February 1925 in Durban, Natal) is a former South African cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1947 to 1957.
Smith was a lower-order right-handed batsman and a right-arm leg-break bowler. He made his Test debut in England in 1947, playing four Tests in the series. He played three Tests against Australia in South Africa in 1949-50, one Test in England in 1955, and a final Test against Australia in South Africa in 1957-58.
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