Sri Lanka vs South Africa: Sri Lanka Crumbles to Record Low, Bowled Out for 42 in Test Match
Sri Lanka suffered its lowest Test total, bowled out for 42 on Day 2 against South Africa in Durban. Marco Jansen took career-best figures of 7/13 as Sri Lanka's innings ended in just 13.5 overs, the second shortest in balls faced. Only two batters reached double digits, with five dismissed for ducks. South Africa leads by 149 runs.
In the first Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa, history was made as Sri Lanka suffered its lowest-ever total in Test cricket. Bowled out for just 42 runs on Day 2 in Durban, the visitors crumbled against a relentless South African bowling attack. The innings lasted only 13.5 overs, making it the second shortest completed innings in terms of balls faced in Test history.
Marco Jansen delivered a career-best performance, taking an astonishing 7/13 to dismantle Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. Gerald Coetzee added two wickets, while Kagiso Rabada set the tone by dismissing Dimuth Karunaratne early. Sri Lanka’s batters struggled immensely, with only Kamindu Mendis and Lahiru Kumara reaching double figures, while five players departed without scoring.
Earlier in the day, South Africa was bowled out for 191 in their first innings, with captain Temba Bavuma leading the charge with a resilient 70. Despite a modest total, South Africa’s bowlers turned the game around, giving the hosts a significant 149-run lead.
Sri Lanka’s previous lowest Test total was 71 against Pakistan in Kandy, 1994. This record-breaking collapse highlights South Africa’s dominance and Sri Lanka’s need for a better approach in the second innings.
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