diff --git a/t/t3031-merge-criscross.sh b/t/t3031-merge-criscross.sh
index e59b0a32d6..3824756a02 100755
--- a/t/t3031-merge-criscross.sh
+++ b/t/t3031-merge-criscross.sh
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ test_expect_success 'setup repo with criss-cross history' '
 	git branch G
 '
 
-test_expect_success 'recursive merge between F and G, causes segfault' '
+test_expect_success 'recursive merge between F and G does not cause segfault' '
 	git merge F
 '