SA vs SL: Marco Jansen Equals 120-Year-Old Test Record as South Africa Bowl Out Sri Lanka for 42

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Marco Jansen created history in the ongoing Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban. The South African bowling all-rounder delivered a career-best performance, taking seven wickets for just 13 runs in 6.5 overs. This incredible feat not only dismantled Sri Lanka’s batting lineup but also saw Jansen match a 120-year-old Test record.

Jansen became only the second player in Test history to take seven wickets in under seven overs. The first to achieve this was Hugh Trumble of Australia in 1904, who accomplished it against England. For Jansen, this performance was a major milestone, coming just four days after he was signed by Punjab Kings for ₹7 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

A Memorable Day for South Africa

Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 42 runs, their lowest-ever total in Test cricket. Jansen’s fiery spell played a key role in this historic collapse. South Africa needed only 83 legal deliveries — 13.5 overs — to dismiss the visitors, marking the fastest Test innings collapse in the last 100 years.

Jansen’s exceptional bowling also contributed to another record, as Sri Lanka’s total of 42 became the lowest score ever at Kingsmead. The pitch, which had earlier allowed South Africa to score 111 runs in the morning session, turned into a nightmare for the Sri Lankan batters.

This performance cements Marco Jansen’s place as one of the rising stars in international cricket, with his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations already drawing global attention.

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