‘I thought we had…’: Wiaan Mulder breaks silence on surprising declaration on brink of 400 and chance to break Brian Lara’s record
GH News July 08, 2025 02:06 AM
New Delhi: On Monday July 7 Wiaan Mulder shocked the cricket world when he declared South Africa batting on 367 at the lunch break during the second Test against Zimbabwe being played at Harare Sports Club. Mulder was just 33 runs away from scoring 400 runs which would have been the second time in the 148-year history of cricket. So far only Brian Lara has played an unbeaten innings of 400 runs against England in Antigua in 2004. That is why this decision became a topic of great discussion. What did Wiaan Mulder himself say? After the days play Wiaan Mulder broke his silence and said that he deliberately did not break the record because he wanted Brian Laras record to remain. He said: I felt we had enough runs and should bowl now. Secondly Brian Lara is a legend lets be honest. The 401 or whatever runs he scored against England is very special. If I get a chance again I will probably do the same again. Role of coach Shukri Conrad Mulder said that he also spoke to coach Shukri Conrad. He said: Shuks (coach) told me Listen let the legends score big. You never know what is written in destiny for you but I believe that Brian Laras record should remain. Who is Wiaan Mulder and what is his achievement? 29-year-old Wiaan Mulder is captaining South Africa for the first time and during this innings he broke many records. However he decided not to go to the figure of 400. His score of 367 is the fifth-highest individual score in Test cricket history and the highest on overseas soil. Day 2 Summary – Zimbabwe vs South Africa 2nd Test South Africa dominated the first two days of the second Test at Harare. After electing to bat South Africa posted a mammoth 626/5 declared led by captain Wiaan Mulder’s unbeaten 367*. Bedingham (82) Pretorius (78) and Brevis (30) offered solid support. Zimbabwe’s bowlers toiled with Chivanga and Matigimu claiming two wickets each. In response Zimbabwe struggled folding for 170 in just 43 overs. Sean Williams fought alone with a brisk 83* but no other batter crossed 25. Subrayen starred with 4 wickets while Mulder Yusuf Bosch and Muthusamy shared the rest. South Africa ended Day 2 in full control.
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