NEW DELHI: Paceman Marco Jansen delivered a remarkable bowling performance and led South Africa then take a leadership position Sri Lanka were discharged on Thursday in Kingsmead, Durban, due to their lowest test score of 42.
The towering left-arm fast bowler took seven wickets for 13 runs as Sri Lanka's innings lasted just 13.5 overs, marking the second shortest completed Test innings in cricket history.
South Africa built a 149-run lead in the first innings, despite the modest total of 191. They later extended their lead to 281 runs and reached 132 for three runs in the second innings.
Despite initial rhythm difficulties, the 2.06 meter tall Jansen showed exceptional skills after his three-month break. Kagiso Rabada initiated the breakthrough, dismissing Dimuth Karunaratne before Jansen's devastating spell began.
Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 13, including three boundaries, before falling to Gerald Coetzee, caught by David Bedingham at first slip.
Sri Lanka's batting collapse overshadowed their earlier bowling efforts. Temba Bavuma led South Africa's first innings with 70 runs while Keshav Maharaj contributed 24 runs, batting at number 10.
Lahiru Kumaradespite figures of three for 70, bowled aggressively and picked up crucial wickets including Kyle Verreynne. During the game, Wiaan Mulder also left injured with a broken finger, although he later returned to bat in both innings.
Prabath Jayasuriya achieved a significant milestone by picking up his 100th Test wicket in his 17th game via a dismissal Tony de Zorzi for 17, which is the second fastest record to reach this milestone.
Thursday offered ideal cricket conditions with bright sunshine and a strong breeze, in contrast to Wednesday's rain-hit game.
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