South African cricketer Wiaan Mulder has made history with a breathtaking triple century in the second Test against Zimbabwe. Mulder’s incredible knock of 367 not out off 334 balls, including 49 fours and four sixes, has placed him among cricket’s all-time greats.
Record-Breaking Feats
– *Fastest Triple Century*: Mulder’s triple century came off just 297 balls, making it the second-fastest in Test history, behind Virender Sehwag’s 278-ball effort in 2008.
– *Highest Individual Score*:
Mulder’s 367 not out is the highest individual score by a South African in Test cricket, surpassing Hashim Amla’s 311 not out.
– *Highest Score in Away Test*:
Mulder’s innings is now the highest individual score in an away Test, overtaking Hanif Mohammad’s 337 against West Indies in 1958.
Why Mulder Declared on 367
Despite being just 33 runs shy of Brian Lara’s record-breaking 400 not out, Mulder declared the innings, citing two main reasons.
– *Enough Runs*:
Mulder felt that South Africa had enough runs on the board to declare and wanted to focus on bowling.
– *Respect for Legends*:
Mulder wanted to let legends like Brian Lara keep the big scores, and he discussed this decision with coach Shukri Conrad.
Impact on the Match
South Africa declared at 626/5, and Zimbabwe was bowled out for 170 in the first innings. The hosts were then forced to follow on, ending Day 2 at 51/1. The match is still ongoing, with South Africa looking to seal a victory.
