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South Africa Set Zimbabwe 537 to Win After Mulder’s 147

Wiaan Mulder’s career-best century rounded out a dominant second innings as Zimbabwe struggled for early stability.

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius celebrates his century in Bulawayo against Zimbabwe, at just 19 years of age.
Dewald Brevis gestures after reaching his half-century vs Zimbabwe
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Overview

  • South Africa declared at 369, setting Zimbabwe 537 to win after seizing control with a significant second-innings lead.
  • Wiaan Mulder compiled a career-best 147 to rescue South Africa from 155/5 and propel their total past 350.
  • Stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj added a crucial 51 in the second innings to bolster the visitors’ imposing target.
  • Corbin Bosch claimed the key wicket of opener Takudzwanashe Kaitano in the final over as Zimbabwe closed on 32/1, trailing by 505.
  • The tour’s rotation policy and absence of DRS have highlighted youth stars, including Lhuan-dre Pretorius’s record-breaking debut century.