South Africa Tightened your grip on second trial against Zimbabwe At the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, not out of a record-shaking 367 courtesy Vian rudder,
Wian Mulder’s batting talent topped South Africa
Starting the day at 264*again, Mulder rooted for the highest score by a South African in Test cricket on several milestones Hashim Amla‘311*. He reached his triple century off just 297 balls-made the second fastest in history-before the stroke was launched in a hurry of stroke that took him to 367 by lunch. Despite being reduced only 34 runs Brian LaraAll-time records, Mulder opted to declare the innings, which was giving priority to the team’s dominance on individual milestones. South Africa finished its innings on 626/5 on a huge.
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With a mountain of runs, Zimbabwe’s reaction was low. They stumbled quickly and eventually bundled out for just 170. Scene WilliamsBusinesses, the lonely fighter, who was a counters in 83* in 55 delivery with seven fours and two sixes. However, the remaining lineup failed to support him against a disciplined South African attack. Debutant spinner Prenelan Subraine Claiming four wickets, had immediate effect, while the Mulder added two more to his dream day with the ball.
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The hosts were forced to follow-on; Early shock in second innings
With a large-scale edge in hand, South Africa applied follow-on. Zimbabwe started his second innings with greater determination, but resistance was short -lived. Had to face more than nine overs before being cast by Donon Myers Corbin Bosch For 17. Takudzwanishe kattano Managed to survive until the end of the game, with Zimbabwe closing the day at 51/1, still requires a miracle to adrift 405 runs and avoid a crushed necklace.
From Mulder’s monumental knock to Sabraine’s dream debut, South Africa dominated all the sessions of day 2. The match is led to a sharp end until Zimbabwe does not produce anything extraordinary on day 3. Everyone’s eyes will be on whether South Africa can seal a widespread victory or if the hosts can show some grit to pursue the competition.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Can’t wear that announcement, forgive me. Their chance will never come again. This is only 2 days, the game is already advanced because he scored so fast. This is not even a WTC match! Look Zim is rolled under 150 ร 2 and wins sa with an innings and 300 runs in 3 days. #Zimvsa
– Stuart Mills (@Sjmills101) July 7, 2025
Zimbabwe exits for 170 in response to South Africa’s 626/6
Scene Williams came in 7 and blasted 83* (55)
Zimbabwe is chasing 456 runs with SA.#Zimvsa #Savzim pic.twitter.com/5umhxyrp5c
– Abhijeet@(@theyorkerball) July 7, 2025
Outside the verdict – mostly seems that the glitter should have gone after 400 of Lara.
Given how day 2 ended – Zimbabwe took out for 170 and now 51/1 – it seems that a golden opportunity has been missed. https://t.co/wmo1wjeyzl– LightningSpeed โโ(@LightsNingSpeedk) July 8, 2025
Brian Lara’s 400* Test record score was in real danger last night, until Van Mulder declared at lunch at day 2, while 367* was undefeated.
Mulder decided respectfully against the attempt to cross the record with respect to his legacy.
I didn’t want to see personally … pic.twitter.com/im7spdatlv
– Garent Morris@(@thewellshbull) July 8, 2025
Mulder announced his innings at 367* and is a bitter bullet to swallow at 2 of lunch day. Then he comes and bowls with the 9th over …
Large -scale respect, manโฆ. But should have gone for 400.
https://t.co/uyzuzuzfcg4g– Bibhishana Bhuyan, PhD (เฌตเฌฟเฌญเญเฌทเฌฃ เฌญเญเญเฌพเฌ) (@b_bhuyan7) July 7, 2025
Honor of Captain Vian Malder!
What is an incredible performance of sportsmanship and strategic thinking from Captain Vian Mulder! Only on the second day, with 34 runs separated him from a historic milestone, he was selected to declare him. In a game where personal record 1/2 pic.twitter.com/yzwxd7jytl– Sudarshan Patil (@Sudarshanp90) July 7, 2025
Mulder is not taken more than 10 overs to bat and go beyond Lara’s record. And this was only 2 of the Test match. Priority to the country on personal records ??? Or finally a very bad decision ??? #Zimvssa
– ABS (@Abibsarda) July 7, 2025
This is all the 4 you are ๐ฎ ๐ฎ pic.twitter.com/rw8ehfvwai
– Super Giants of Durban (@durbansg) July 7, 2025
Standby for a record bowling performance from Prenelan Subrayen. Mark my words.
– Myron Naicker (@myronnaicker) July 7, 2025
So my Glenwood brother Pranlen Chuped for Sabreyen … One of the good people in cricket has dedicated a lot of time for his craft. Well done sub !!! #Glenwood #Greenmachine
– Fiso Majibibo (@FISMAZ007) July 7, 2025
Sabreyen gets his 4th
Great knock with Scene Williams
Zimbabwe out for 170 in all 43
A shot to bat for us and to correct sufficient time for Mulder to go another
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Zimbabwe will follow
So 457 to make protease bat again pic.twitter.com/fy18bmc1b9
– Verner (@Werries_) July 7, 2025
There will be a special place for Vian Malder in the history of cricket !! Cricket is not always about numbers and trophies. Honoring teams, playing players and selfless cricket is the true essence of game !!#Zimbabwe #Southafrica#Mulder #Empire #Zimvsa
Video credit:@Icc pic.twitter.com/8e6sjakwoa– Mohammad Rafi (@rafi_mohammed1) July 8, 2025
Wian Mulder’s 367* – Do not re -write any dream of a double!
“Lara’s record is safe,” he says, but this knock was famous in itself.#Zimvsa #Muldermagic pic.twitter.com/shw70b5Q86– Manzar B (@Manzarbwrites) July 8, 2025
There is a clear pitch shift from what I have seen in recent trials.
The West Indies pitches are greenery and a lot are swinging, which makes life difficult for the batsmen.
Meanwhile, England feels like a batting heaven – flat pitch, illumination!#INDVSENGTEST #Zimvsa #Thala #Mulder #ENGVS– Shivam (@shivams92427202) July 8, 2025
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Vian Mulder entered history books with a surprising 367* against Zimbabwe.#Zimvsa : https://t.co/u1Zcek7nq0#ICC pic.twitter.com/ns45slhijg
– Vishnoi Babu Lal (@bvishnoi29) July 8, 2025
Hope he does not move beyond 0 next time, it would be a great dissatisfaction for New Zealand veteran Chris Martin. #Zimvsa https://t.co/haqgdcsje7
– Praveer Singh (@Pravir21) July 8, 2025
Such a calm and clear idea in the mind. A real show of character, that he is here for great things …
Respect #Wiaanmullder
#Mulder #Savszim #Zimvsa #Southafrica @Icc @Proteasmencsa @Zimcricketv– va (voyager.anas) (@voyageranas) July 8, 2025
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