South Africa's Marco Jansen took career-best figures of 7/13, guiding the team's bowling attack against Sri Lanka in the first Test match in Durban. South Africa established a strong lead by the end of day two, with a score of 132/3 in their second innings, achieving a lead of 281 runs over Sri Lanka.
All-rounder Marco Jansen celebrates a wicket with Proteas captain Temba Bavuma during the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Durban . Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images
When stumps were drawn on day two, the Proteas had reached 132/3 in their second innings, anchored by opening batter Aiden Markram who made 47 runs off 81 balls. But Bavuma planted himself at the crease for nearly four hours and contributed 70 runs off 117 balls – his 22nd Test half-century – as he carried the hosts to 191 before they were bowled out at the end of the morning session.In response, Sri Lanka were completely dismantled, falling for a total of just 42 runs in the 14th over of their first innings.It was only the second time in Test cricket a team had been bowled out in less than 14 overs.
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