South Africa Defeats Sri Lanka by 149 Runs

In a shocking display during the first Test at Kingsmead, South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 281 runs after Sri Lanka was bowled out for a mere 42, marking their lowest total in Test history. Fast bowler Marco Jansen dominated, achieving figures of 7-13, which not only set a new personal best but also contributed to Sri Lanka's second shortest completed innings in Test cricket history. South Africa had previously struggled, scoring 191 in their first innings, but capitalized on Sri Lanka's reckless batting approach, which included four ducks. The disastrous performance from the Sri Lankan side highlighted the challenges of batting under pressure, as they fell apart in just 83 legal deliveries. South Africa ended the day at 132-3 in their second innings, with Aiden Markram leading the way with 47 runs. The match continues to unfold with three days remaining, as South Africa aims to secure a decisive victory.