South African Captain Declares Short of Breaking Lara's Test Record
- In Bulawayo, Wiaan Mulder’s unbeaten 367 declared at 625/5, stopping 33 runs short of Lara’s 400, prioritizing team victory over record chase.
- Driven by team objectives, South Africa declared their innings to press for victory over Zimbabwe, prioritizing the series lead over personal milestones, as captain Mulder emphasized strategy.
- Data reveals Mulder reached 300 off 297 balls, hitting 49 fours and four sixes, setting the highest away Test score.
- Following Mulder’s 367 not out, South Africa leads 1-0 in the series after declaring on 626/5, forcing Zimbabwe to follow on trailing by 405 runs.
- Beyond this match, past captains like Tim Paine have made surprise declarations near milestones, highlighting how Mulder's decision aligns with a rare strategic precedent in cricket history.
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Respect for Lara stops Mulder short of world Test record
ZIMBABWE: South African captain Wiaan Mulder said respect for Brian Lara convinced him to declare 33 runs short of the former West Indies star’s world Test record, against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club yesterday (July 7). © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Mulder lets 'legend' Lara keep record 400 so SA can begin bowling out Zimbabwe twice
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Wiaan Mulder sacrificed a shot at one of cricket's most hallowed records to start mopping up Zimbabwe in the second test at Queens Sports Club on Monday.
Why South Africa's Wiaan Mulder declared 33 runs short of Brian Lara's record
Wiaan Mulder was on course to break Brian Lara’s Test record (Picture: Getty) South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder declared when he was 367 not out against Zimbabwe – 33 runs short of Brian Lara’s Test record. The Proteas stand-in skipper smashed 367 from 334 balls as South Africa reached 626-5 by lunch on day two of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Mulder was on course to break Lara’s record for the highest individual score in a Test …
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