Wiaan Mulder Smashes Unbeaten 367—Breaks Multiple Records in Test History!

Wiaan Mulder’s Monumental 367 A Knock to Flash back in Test Cricket History *

On Monday, July 7, 2025, Wiaan Mulder etched his name into cricketing myth with a record- breaking unbeaten 367 runs against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, in the alternate Test match of the series. With South African captain Keshav Maharaj ruled out due to injury, the 26- time-old Mulder stepped up not only as a batter but also as the stage- in captain — and what a debut it turned out to be!

Mulder’s Masterclass A Agony for Zimbabwe Bowlers

Batting at No. 3, Wiaan Mulder played a sensational innings, demolishing the Zimbabwean bowling attack with authority. He scored 367 off just 334 balls *, maintaining a strike rate of 109.88.

His majestic innings included

49 Fours

4 Sixes

South Africa declared at 626/5, with Mulder carrying his club and rewriting several Test records in the process.

Records Broken by Wiaan Mulder in His 367 *

1️⃣ First Cricketer to Score 300 on Test Captaincy Debut

Wiaan Mulder came the first- ever player to score a triadic century while leading a Test side for the first time. Prior to him, only Graham Dowling and Shivnarine Chanderpaul had crossed 200 on Test captaincy debut.

2️⃣ First South African to Score 350 in Tests His 367 *

makes him the first South African batter to breach the 350- run mark in a Test innings. The only other South African triadic centurion? * Hashim Amla( 311) **.

3️⃣ Loftiest Individual Score by a South African in Tests

Mulder’s 367 * surpassed Hashim Amla’s former South African record of 311 *. It’s now the loftiest individual score by a Proteas player in Test history.

4️⃣ Alternate- Fastest Triple Century in Test Cricket

Wiaan Mulder’s triadic century came off 297 balls, making it the alternate-fastest in Test history. The only player ahead of him? Virender Sehwag( 278 balls).

5️⃣ Fastest triadic Century by a South African

Mulder outpaced Hashim Amla, who took 515 balls for his triadic century, achieving the feat in nearly half the deliveries( 297 balls).

6️⃣ Loftiest Score in an Overseas Test Match

His 367 * is the loftiest individual score in an down Test, breaking a 67- time-old record held by Hanif Mohammad( 337 vs WI, 1958).

7️⃣ Fifth-Loftiest Individual Score in Test Cricket History

Mulder now ranks 5th in all- time loftiest Test scores, just behind Brian Lara( 400) * Matthew Hayden( 380) Brian Lara( 375) Mahela Jayawardene( 374)

8️⃣Second-Most Fours in a Test Innings

His 49 boundaries is the alternate-loftiest in a single Test innings. Only John Edrich( 52 fours in 1965) has further.

Mulder’s Knock A Turning Point in His Career and South African Test History

At just 26 times old, Wiaan Mulder’s name now shines among the greats of the game. His 367 * isn’t just a particular achievement it’s a defining moment for South African justice. In a period where Test justice is under trouble from shorter formats, Mulder’s innings is a festivity of abidance, fortitude, and fur brilliance.

Wiaan Mulder’s 367 * against Zimbabwe is further than just figures it’s a story of leadership, adaptability, and skill. As South Africa builds its new core for the future, Mulder might well be its central figure. This innings could go down as the topmost Test performance by a South African in the ultramodern period.