Wiaan Mulder Historic Triple Century Powers South Africa to Record-Breaking Day in SA vs Zim Test

South Africa’s captain Wiaan Mulder stunned the cricket world with a breathtaking triple century in the second Test against Zimbabwe on July 7, 2025. His incredible 367* not only broke records but also placed him among cricket’s all-time greats like Brian Lara and Don Bradman.

Mulder Record-Breaking Triple Century in SA vs Zim Test

On the first day, Mulder smashed an unbeaten 264, setting the stage for a historic performance. By lunch on Day 2, he reached 367* off just 297 balls, making it the second-fastest triple century in Test cricket history, only behind Virender Sehwag’s 278-ball effort in 2008. South Africa declared at 625/5, leaving Mulder 33 runs short of Brian Lara’s iconic 400*—the highest individual score in Test cricket.

Mulder’s knock surpassed Hashim Amla’s 311* (2012) to become the highest individual score by a South African in Tests. It also marked the first triple century by a debut Test captain, cementing his name in cricket history.

Highlights of Mulder’s Innings

• Fastest Double Century: Mulder’s 200 came in 214 balls, the second-fastest for a South African, just behind Herschelle Gibbs (211 balls, 2003).
• Most Boundaries: He hit 34 fours and three sixes, breaking Graeme Smith’s record for the most boundaries in a South African innings.
• Highest Day’s Total: South Africa’s 465/4 on Day 1 was their highest single-day score, topping the 445 against Pakistan in 2003.

South Africa vs Zimbabwe: A Record-Breaking Partnership

Mulder wasn’t alone in rewriting the record books. His 217-run partnership with Lhuan-dre Pretorius for the fourth wicket was a standout. This stand, scored off just 185 balls, is the second-highest fourth-wicket partnership for South Africa in an away Test, just behind Jacques Kallis and Ashwell Prince’s 219 in 2006. With a run rate over seven per over, it’s the only 200-plus stand in Tests with such a high scoring rate.