📰 Wiaan Mulder’s Monumental Knock Lights Up Harare
Harare, July 7, 2025:
Wiaan Mulder, the stand-in captain for South Africa, delivered a once-in-a-generation Test knock in the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. With a stunning unbeaten 367 off 334 balls, Mulder shattered multiple records, becoming one of the most iconic performers in Test history.
🎯 What Makes Wiaan Mulder’s 367* So Special?
- Highest Individual Score by a South African in Tests:
Surpassing *Hashim Amla’s 311 (2012)**, Mulder now owns the record for South Africa’s highest-ever Test score. - 5th Highest Score in Test History:
Mulder’s 367* places him just behind legends like *Brian Lara (400)**, Matthew Hayden (380), and Mahela Jayawardene (374). - Highest Test Score Away from Home:
He broke Hanif Mohammad’s 337 (1958) as the best Test score in an away match.
📈 Key Stats from Wiaan Mulder’s Iconic Innings
| 🏆 Milestone | 💥 Record |
|---|---|
| Runs | 367* (334 balls) |
| Fours | 49 |
| Sixes | 4 |
| Strike Rate | 109.88 |
| Fastest Triple Ton (SA) | 297 balls |
| Most Runs in Captaincy Debut | ✅ |
| Quickest 350+ in History | ✅ |
🔥 Major Records Broken by Wiaan Mulder
📌 1. Fastest Triple Century by a South African
Only India’s Virender Sehwag (278 balls) was faster than Mulder (297 balls) in reaching 300.
📌 2. Highest Aggregate Runs on Captaincy Debut
Mulder broke Virat Kohli’s 256 by scoring 367* in a single innings.
📌 3. First Captain to Score 300+ & Take Wickets
Adding two wickets, he became the only captain to score over 350 and also contribute with the ball in the same Test.
📌 4. Quickest 350+ Ever
With a strike rate of 109.88, he holds the record for the fastest-scoring triple centurion in Test history.
🌍 Test Cricket’s Highest Individual Scores (Top 5)
| Player | Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lara | 400* | England | 2004 |
| Matthew Hayden | 380 | Zimbabwe | 2003 |
| Brian Lara | 375 | England | 1994 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 374 | South Africa | 2006 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 367* | Zimbabwe | 2025 |
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📊 Fastest 300+ Runs by Strike Rate (Min 300 Runs)
| Player | Strike Rate | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiaan Mulder | 109.88 | 367* | Zimbabwe |
| Virender Sehwag | 104.93 | 319 | South Africa |
| Harry Brook | 98.44 | 317 | Pakistan |
👑 South African Triple Centurions
| Player | Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiaan Mulder | 367* | Zimbabwe | 2025 |
| Hashim Amla | 311* | England | 2012 |
🔄 All-Round Feat: Runs + Wickets
Mulder’s heroics didn’t stop with the bat—he also took 2 wickets, becoming:
- 1st player to score 350+ & take a wicket in the same Test.
- Only the 3rd captain (after Michael Clarke & Graham Gooch) to score 300+ and take a wicket.
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💬 Mulder Speaks: “Team First Over Records”
“It was tempting to go for 400, but we had to declare for the team’s sake. The records are great, but winning the match is more important.”
— Wiaan Mulder, South Africa Captain
❓FAQs About Wiaan Mulder’s Historic Knock
❓What is Wiaan Mulder’s highest Test score?
367 not out, the highest by any South African in Test cricket.
❓Did Wiaan Mulder break Brian Lara’s record?
No, Mulder missed the world record by 33 runs (Brian Lara: 400*).
❓Who held South Africa’s previous record?
Hashim Amla with 311 vs England in 2012*.
❓Is this the highest score away from home in Tests?
Yes, Mulder’s 367 is the highest away score in Test history.
❓Did Mulder contribute as a bowler?
Yes, he also took 2 wickets, showing all-round excellence.
