Bulawayo, July 2025 – South Africa completed a dominant innings-and-236-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second Test at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, sealing a clean 2-0 series sweep. The victory, which came inside three days, was highlighted by an extraordinary unbeaten 367 from Wiaan Mulder—the highest individual Test score ever by a South African and the fifth-highest in Test history.
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Wiaan Mulder’s Record-Breaking 367* |
Match Summary:
South Africa 1st innings: 626/5 declared
Wiaan Mulder: 367* (record-breaking knock)
David Bedingham: 82
Zimbabwe 1st innings: 170 all out
Sean Williams: 83* off 55 balls
Prenelan Subrayen: 4/42
Zimbabwe 2nd innings (follow-on): 220 all out
Nick Welch: 55
Craig Ervine: 49
Corbin Bosch: 4/38
Senuran Muthusamy: 3/77
Codi Yusuf: 2/38
Key Moments:
Mulder's 367* was a historic marathon innings filled with precise timing and effortless strokeplay. His triple century not only anchored the Proteas' imposing total but also etched his name into the record books.
Zimbabwe crumbled under pressure in the first innings, with only Sean Williams showing resistance in a counterattacking 83*.
Forced to follow on, Zimbabwe's top order offered mild resistance, but South Africa’s disciplined bowling unit ensured no comeback.
Bosch and Yusuf struck early on Day 3, while Muthusamy and Subrayen choked the middle order with tight spin bowling.
A Statement Series for South Africa
This victory marks South Africa's 10th consecutive Test win, extending their dominant run in red-ball cricket following their World Test Championship triumph. The Proteas displayed a perfect blend of powerful batting and controlled, clinical bowling, further establishing themselves as a formidable force in the format.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's batting fragility against quality pace and spin remains a concern. Despite flashes of individual brilliance, the hosts were thoroughly outclassed in all departments.
