• South Africa wrapped up a commanding 2-0 series win over Zimbabwe in the 2nd Test at Bulawayo.

  • Wiaan Mulder’s incredible innings of 367 off 334 balls was the cornerstone of South Africa’s massive total.

Wiaan Mulder’s record-breaking 367 seals South Africa’s dominant 2-0 Test series sweep over Zimbabwe
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South Africa wrapped up a commanding 2-0 series win over Zimbabwe in the 2nd Test at Bulawayo, as a record-breaking 367-run knock from stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder anchored their massive 626/5 declared total. Zimbabwe’s response was inadequate, with the hosts being bowled out for 170 in their first innings and struggling in their second innings, finishing with 220, ultimately losing by an innings and 236 runs.

Wiaan Mulder’s historic knock for South Africa in the Bulawayo Test

Mulder’s incredible innings of 367 off 334 balls was the cornerstone of South Africa’s massive total of 626/5 declared. His performance was a study in both patience and aggression, as he dominated Zimbabwe’s bowlers across multiple sessions. With 49 boundaries and 4 sixes, Mulder’s stroke play kept Zimbabwe on the back foot throughout. He shared a crucial partnership with David Bedingham, who chipped in with a well-made 82, while Lhuan-dre Pretorius (78) provided steady support. The Zimbabwean attack, spearheaded by Blessing Muzarabani and Tanaka Chivanga, struggled to make any impact. This dominant display with the bat left Zimbabwe with a daunting task, one they would ultimately fail to meet.

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Sean Williams’ heroics for Zimbabwe not enough to prevent defeat

Zimbabwe’s batting continued to falter under pressure despite a spirited 83-run knock from Sean Williams in their second innings. After being bowled out for a mere 170 in their first innings, the hosts failed to capitalize on Williams’ valiant resistance in their follow-on innings, where they were dismissed for 220.

Early breakthroughs from South Africa’s Codi Yusuf and Prenelan Subrayen broke Zimbabwe’s momentum, while Mulder’s sharp leadership and crucial wickets with the ball ensured Zimbabwe never came close to threatening the visitors’ dominance. Despite solid starts from players like Takudzwanashe Kaitano (40) and Nick Welch (55), Zimbabwe’s inability to build partnerships and convert starts into substantial scores left them reeling. Mulder’s leadership, paired with stellar contributions from key players like Bedingham, Pretorius, and Yusuf, ensured the visitors’ dominance. Zimbabwe, despite valiant efforts from Williams, simply couldn’t match the sheer firepower and skill from the South African side, culminating in a whitewash.

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