US EditionWiaan Mulder’s 147 Leads South Africa to Commanding Position Against Zimbabwe
- Wiaan Mulder scored a career-best 147 runs to help South Africa set Zimbabwe a victory target of 537 in the first Test in Bulawayo.
- After beginning their second innings with one wicket down at 49 runs, South Africa increased their scoring rate as Mulder, batting third, anchored the innings and Keshav Maharaj contributed a swift 51 runs.
- Mulder scored runs all over the field before being dismissed at the boundary while trying to hit a six, with Wellington Masakadza claiming four wickets for 98 and Vincent Masekesa taking two for 117.
- South Africa were dismissed for 369 runs after 82.5 overs, with Mulder forging a crucial innings of 147 that exceeded his prior highest Test score of an unbeaten 105 made last October versus Bangladesh.
- At the close of Monday's play, Zimbabwe stood at 32 for one, still needing 505 runs to win with two days left in the match; the concluding Test of the series is scheduled to begin on Sunday at the same location.
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Wiaan Mulder's Stellar Knock Sets Massive Target for Zimbabwe | Sports-Games
Wiaan Mulder scored a career-best 147 runs as South Africa set Zimbabwe a daunting target of 537 in the first test. With Zimbabwe at 32 for one at the close, Prince Masvaure faced a challenging spell. South Africa's second innings totaled 369, with Mulder and Maharaj leading the charge.
Mulder's 147 helps South Africa set a mammoth target of 537 for Zimbabwe to win 1st Test
South Africa took the stranglehold of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo by the end of the third day's play, with the visitors requiring nine wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The game kept getting better for Wiaan Mulder, the new No 3 for the Proteas, as after a four-fer in the first innings with the ball, the right-hander went on to smash his second Test hundred, his first at his new position. Mulder's century, aided…
ZIM vs SA, 1st Test: Mulder scores 147 as South Africa sets Zimbabwe 537 for victory
Wiaan Mulder struck a career-best 147 as South Africa set host Zimbabwe a massive victory target of 537 on day three of the first test in Bulawayo, with the home side 32 for one at the close of play at the Queens Sports Club on Monday.
Wiaan Mulder scores 147 as South Africa set Zimbabwe 537 for victory
Wiaan Mulder struck a career-best 147 as South Africa set hosts Zimbabwe a massive victory target of 537 on day three of the first test in Bulawayo, with the home side 32 for one at the close of play at the Queens Sports Club on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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