South Africa Crushes Zimbabwe in Second Test as Mulder Hits 367*
Bulawayo, July 8, 2025 – South Africa took full control of the second Test against Zimbabwe after stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder delivered one of the finest innings in Test history, scoring an unbeaten 367 runs to lead his side to a massive first-innings total.
South Africa declared on 626/5, and Zimbabwe were bowled out for just 170 in their first innings. Forced to follow on, Zimbabwe ended Day 2 at 51/1, still trailing by 405 runs.
Mulder’s Masterclass
Wiaan Mulder, batting at No. 3, scored a career-best 367 not out off 334 balls, hitting 49 fours and 4 sixes. His innings is now the fifth-highest score in Test history. Remarkably, he reached his triple century in just 297 balls, the second-fastest in Test cricket.
Mulder chose to declare before attempting Brian Lara’s 400*, stating that the team’s goal was to win the match and series, rather than chase records.
Match Summary
South Africa 1st innings: 626/5 declared
- Wiaan Mulder: 367*
- Tony de Zorzi: 85
- Ruan de Swardt: 72
Zimbabwe 1st innings: 170 all out
- Wessly Madhevere: 49
- Tadiwanashe Marumani: 32
- Prenelan Subrayen: 4/42
- Wiaan Mulder: 2/18
Zimbabwe 2nd innings (Day 2 stumps): 51/1
- Kevin Kasuza: 21*
- Craig Ervine: 12
- Zimbabwe trail by 405 runs
Series Score
South Africa currently leads the three-match Test series 2–0, having won the first Test by 328 runs. With one Test remaining in Cape Town starting July 18, South Africa is on track for a clean sweep.
What’s Next?
Zimbabwe must bat out of their skins to avoid an innings defeat, while South Africa will be pushing for another dominant win to close out the series. The hosts have shown flashes of resistance, but their top order continues to struggle under South Africa’s relentless pace and spin.
Stay tuned for more updates from the ongoing South Africa vs Zimbabwe Test Series 2025.
