South Africa Triumphs Over Sri Lanka in First Test

South Africa secured a commanding 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban, moving them to second place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Marco Jansen was the standout performer, achieving career-best match figures of 11 for 86, including a stunning 7 for 13 in the first innings where Sri Lanka was bowled out for their lowest Test score of 42. South Africa's batting was bolstered by centuries from Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs, who shared a 249-run partnership. The victory has solidified South Africa's position in the race for the WTC final, with upcoming matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan crucial to their campaign. The loss saw Sri Lanka drop to fifth in the WTC standings, facing challenges in their batting lineup despite some resistance from players like Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva. South Africa's focus, as expressed by captain Temba Bavuma, remains on controlling internal factors and maintaining their winning momentum.