Marco Jansen’s seven-for tatters Sri Lanka, bundles for 42

Marco Jansen ( Photo source : Getty Images )

South Africa pacer Marco Jansen picked up a seven-wicket haul to demolish Sri Lanka’s batting unit in the first Test of the series in Durban. The hosts had a difficult time with the bat, having been bundled for only 191 runs but in return, the Proteas pacers breathed fire and cleaned up Sri Lanka for only 42 runs. Youngster Jansen was ruthless, conceding 13 runs in 6.5 overs picking up wickets of the top-order batters, middle and the tailenders. 

The hosts needed something special with the ball after a horrid time with the bat and that’s what Jansen provided. He was terrific with the line and length as Sri Lanka didn’t look comfortable in playing the pace. Ace pacer Kagiso Rabada started the party by picking up the wicket of Dimuth Karunaratne and then, Jansen cleaned up Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chadimal and Angelo Mathews in no time, as Sri Lanka were reduced to 16/4.

Later, he also cleared up Dhananjaya de Silva, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando and Asitha Fernando. Only Kamindu Mendis and Lahiru Kumara scored in double digits for Sri Lanka as South Africa managed a 149-run lead in the first innings. The Lankan Lions meanwhile will be utterly disappointed with their performance with the bat. The top order failed to deal with pace and that led to a collapse.

The series against Sri Lanka is vital for South Africa as they are still in contention to make it to the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. They are fifth on the table with 54.17 and if they manage to pick up the series win over Sri Lanka, the Temba Bavuma-led side will better their chances to make it to the summit clash.

In the meantime, the Proteas have started well with the bat and will be hoping to keep up with the momentum and put pressure on the Lankan players.

Here’s how the fans reacted to Day 2 of SA vs SL first Test:

70 runs on that wicket…. worth way waaaay more 🫡

— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) November 28, 2024

Sri Lanka bowled out for just 42, their lowest total in Test cricket history! 🏏 This felt more like Sri Lanka vs. Marco Jansen than Sri Lanka vs. South Africa, as Jansen delivered a career-best 7-fer. Lethal, unplayable, and unforgettable! 🔥 #SAvSL #TestCricket #savssl pic.twitter.com/tFG6TUdyQN

— Usman Shaikh 🇮🇳 (@shaikhusman_7) November 28, 2024

Sri Lanka bowled out for just 42 runs against South Africa.

Pakistan Will face South Africa next month at the same venue🥶#SAvSL #SAvsSL pic.twitter.com/whQHqpke26

— BabarAzam & ViratKohli fans club 🇵🇰🇮🇳 (@CallMeSheheryar) November 28, 2024

One man can destroy a team and Marco Jansen did the same thing.
Bowled 7 consecutive overs and taken 7 wickets.
Srilanka all out at 42 only. #SAvsSL #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/OBtoXAiTX6

— Satya Prakash (@_SatyaPrakash08) November 28, 2024

One man can destroy a team and Marco Jansen did the same thing.
Bowled 7 consecutive overs and taken 7 wickets.
Srilanka all out at 42 only. #SAvsSL #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/OBtoXAiTX6

— Satya Prakash (@_SatyaPrakash08) November 28, 2024

Very strange?? Why South Africa is not asking to follow on ..😒😒😒

Sri Lanka 42 all out 😕#Durban #SAvSL #SAvsSL #SLvsSA #SLvSA pic.twitter.com/raHPIl11rj

— jitesh Kolhe (@jKolhe14) November 28, 2024

Lowest total in South Africa in test cricket

30 by SA vs ENG, 1896
35 by SA vs ENG, 1899
42 by SL vs SA, 2024, Today
43 by SA vs ENG, 1889#SLvsSA #SLvSA #SAvsSL #SAvSL

— Vishwesh Gaur (@iumvishwesh) November 28, 2024

BAVUMA – 70

SRILANKA – 42 All Out ! (1st Innings)🤣#SAvsSL

— Gaurang Mestry (@Gaurang321) November 28, 2024

42 all out!

Sri Lanka have been bundled out for the 6th lowest total in Test history. #SAvsSL #MarcoJansen pic.twitter.com/70u3BE8sfU

— Akhila Raveendran (@akhilaakku93) November 28, 2024

Energy of Coetzee is just uproaring…..#SAvSL
He Bowled Couple of Thunderbolt todaypic.twitter.com/Qt3GK7Nqum

— Rohit Baliyan (@rohit_balyan) November 28, 2024