US EditionSouth Africa's Wiaan Mulder Threatens Lara Test Record Before Declaring
- On July 7, 2025, Wiaan Mulder remained unbeaten with a monumental 367 runs against Zimbabwe during the second Test match held in Bulawayo.
- Mulder became only the second player from South Africa to score a triple-century in Test cricket and the first to achieve this feat as captain, surpassing Hashim Amla’s previous national record of 311 not out set in 2012.
- He faced 334 balls, struck 49 fours and four sixes, and declared South Africa’s innings at 626 for five during lunch to allow time to dismiss Zimbabwe twice.
- Wiaan Mulder's unbeaten 367 ranks as the fifth-largest individual score in Test cricket, trailing only Brian Lara's 400* and 375, Matthew Hayden's 380, and Mahela Jayawardene's 374. He became the second-fastest player to reach a triple-century, achieving the milestone in just 297 deliveries.
- South Africa leads the series 1-0, and Mulder’s innings puts Zimbabwe under pressure as South Africa aims to secure another quick victory.
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ZIM vs SA, 2nd Test: Wiaan Mulder passes up shot at Lara’s 400 to begin bowling out Zimbabwe twice
Mulder was on 367, just 33 runs away from tying the highest individual test score, Brian Lara’s 400 not out 21 years ago, when he stopped his epic innings and declared at Lunch with South Africa on 626-5.
·India
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Why did Wiaan Mulder declare on 367, just 33 runs short of Brian Lara's Test record?
South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test: Wiaan Mulder declared when batting on 367 on Day 2 of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. The stand-in captain had the opportunity to break Brian Lara's all-time record, but chose against it.
·India
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SA vs ZIM: Where Does Wiaan Mulder's 367* Stand In List Of Highest Individual Scores In Test History
Wiaan Mulder set an individual South Africa Test batting best and came close to the world record before calling a halt to his team's innings on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe.
·New Delhi, India
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