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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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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.

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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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