South Africa Dominates Sri Lanka in Test Match

South Africa took control of the first Test against Sri Lanka, establishing a commanding lead after Sri Lanka collapsed to their lowest-ever Test score of 42. Marco Jansen was the star performer, claiming 7 wickets for just 13 runs as Sri Lanka's innings lasted only 13.5 overs, marking the second-shortest completed innings in Test history. After a modest first innings total of 191, South Africa extended their lead to 281 runs by reaching 132 for 3 in their second innings, with captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs both contributing half-centuries. Bavuma, returning from injury, scored 70 in the first innings and was unbeaten on 64 at lunch on Day 3, while Stubbs was on 70 not out. The match continues to be crucial for both teams as they vie for a place in the World Test Championship final. The extreme batting collapse by Sri Lanka highlights their struggles in the series.