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Triple Century For Wiaan Mulder; Registers Highest Score For SA Batter In Test Cricket

Aashay Chopade

Wiaan Mulder's triple century (Source: @LWOSVarun/X.com)Wiaan Mulder's triple century (Source: @LWOSVarun/X.com)

Wiaan Mulder has created history in Bulawayo with his magnificent triple-century against Zimbabwe in the second Test. He has surpassed Hashim Amla's tally of 311 runs and now has the highest individual score for a South African batter in Test cricket.

Wiaan Mulder Etches His Name Among South African Legends

The cricketer reached his 300 in just 297 balls, and it is the second fastest triple century in Test cricket. He crossed Hashim Amla in the 102nd over of the innings with a boundary and has now taken the top position in the list which has names likes AB de Villiers, Graeme Smith and Daryl Cullinan in the top five.

 Also, Mulder now has the highest-ever score for a South African captain and has surpassed Graeme Smith in that list. Overall, he is just the second South African to score a triple hundred in the longest format.

Highest Individual Score in Test Cricket for South Africa:

346*- Wiaan Mulder vs Zimbabwe (Queen's Sports Club, 2025)

311*- Hashim Amla vs England (The Oval, 2012)

278*- AB de Villiers vs Pakistan (Abu Dhabi, 2010)

277- Graeme Smith vs England (Birmingham, 2003)

275*- Daryl Cullinan vs New Zealand (Auckland, 1999)

Highest score By A South Africa Captain In Tests:-

1. 346* — Wiann Mulder vs Zimbabwe, Queen's Sports Club

2. 277 — Graeme Smith vs England, Edgbaston, 2003

3. 259 — Graeme Smith vs England, Lord's, 2003

Epic Captain's Knock Takes South Africa To A Strong Position

Wiaan Mulder walked out to bat at number 3 after South Africa lost Tony de Zorzi early on Day 1. Soon, they lost the other opener too, but Mulder batted with great authority in his debut match as captain and built a solid stand with Bendingham for the third wicket.

After Bedingham departed, he had another good partnership with youngster Lhuan-dre Pretorius. In both the partnerships, Mulder did not let pressure build on his partners and played lovely shots in all parts of the ground, converting his century to a double hundred in real quick time. He got to his 200 in just 214 balls and by the end of Day 1, he was just 36 short of his triple-hundred.

Eventually, he reached his 300 in the first session of Day 2 and is now closing in on Brian Lara's legendary record of 400 runs. Overall, this captain's knock has taken South Africa to a pole position and Zimbabwe would have to deliver a special effort from hereon to make a comeback in this Test.