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Mulder Declares on 367 to Cement South Africa’s Test Dominance

Wiaan Mulder prioritized team advantage by declaring on 367 just shy of Brian Lara’s record

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Wiaan Mulder's decision to declare South Africa's innings despite being on the cusp of breaking Brian Lara's record has not gone down too well with fans.

Overview

  • Mulder’s unbeaten 367 became the fifth-highest score in Test history and set a new South African record, surpassing Hashim Amla’s 311.
  • He reached his triple century off 297 balls for the second-fastest 300 in Tests, striking 49 fours and four sixes in a commanding innings.
  • South Africa declared at 626-5 on day two to exploit a weakened Zimbabwe attack and enforce the follow-on.
  • Mulder complemented his batting with two wickets and a catch as he led South Africa’s bowlers to dismiss Zimbabwe for 170 in their first innings.
  • With Zimbabwe trailing by over 400 runs in their second innings, South Africa stands on the brink of a series-sealing victory.