Sri Lanka experienced a historic collapse in the first test against South Africa, bowled out for their lowest-ever test score of 42 runs on day two of the match. This devastating collapse occurred as Sri Lankan batters were shredded by South African bowlers Marco Jansen and co in just 13.5 overs. The team’s innings lasted only 83 balls, making it the second-shortest Test innings of all time by balls bowled.
Sri Lanka Suffers Historic Collapse in First Test Against South Africa
On November 29, 2024, Sri Lanka experienced a devastating collapse in the first test against South Africa, bowled out for their lowest-ever test score of 42 runs.
The collapse occurred on day two of the match, with South African bowlers Marco Jansen and co shredding the Sri Lankan team for just 42 runs in 13.5 overs. This is tied for the ninth-lowest team score ever in a completed Test innings and the second-shortest Test innings of all time by balls bowled.
Key Statistics
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Sri Lanka’s innings lasted just 83 balls, making it the second-shortest Test innings of all time by balls bowled.
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Five Sri Lankan batters recorded ducks.
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Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 13 runs.
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Marco Jansen and co took seven wickets in under seven overs (41 deliveries), making him the first player since Australian spinner Hugh Trumble in 1904 to achieve this feat.
Match Status
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South Africa leads by 281 runs.
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Sri Lanka trails heading into its second innings on day three.
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The match is scheduled to continue on December 7 and 8.
