South African all -rounder Vian rudder In the history of cricket, his name marked the fifth largest individual score against Zimbabwe in Bulwayo with an extraordinary noted 367, marking the fifth largest individual score recorded in Test cricket.
Mulder slam the memorial 367 for South Africa against Zimbabwe
Playing in his 21st Test, and captaining South Africa for the first time, Mulder hit a notable 49 borders and 4 sixes in his 334 -ball marathon, making his team 626/5 before announcing 2 days lunch.
His innings saw him to go behind four mythological innings in the all-time list: Mahela Jayawardane, Brian Lara (Twice) and Matthew HaydenDespite Lara’s only 33 runs from the World Credit 400*, the Mulder chose to declare the innings, showing the team-first leadership on the individual milestone.
Mulder’s effort made him only 29th player in testing history to dissolve him 300 runs and only South African to do so Hashim AmlaNot 311 in 2012. Starting the day 2 at an unbeaten 264, 26 -year -old brought his triple century within the first hour, only 297 delivery was needed, the second fastest in the post -test history Virender SehwagIn 2008, 278 balls against South Africa triple tons.
5. Derryl Kalinan – 275 vs. New Zealand, 1999 in Auckland
Deril elinen27 February – 275 against New Zealand in the first Test at Eden Park in Auckland from March 3, 1999 was scored against New Zealand against New Zealand.
- Innings: Kulinan came in number four and batted for an extended period, displayed a wide range of classical techniques and strokes. He anchored the innings, allowing other batsmen to play around him. His innings lasted for 10 hours and 58 minutes (658 minutes) and faced 490 balls. He hit 27 fours and 2 sixes, showing his ability to grind the opposition and intensified when an opportunity arose.
- Match Results: South Africa declared their first innings 621/5 a formidable. New Zealand was excluded for 352 in their first innings and, after being forced to follow, ended its second innings at 244/3, resulting in a draw. Kalinan’s innings was a will for his huge concentration and batting, and it conducted a record for the highest personal testing score by South African for more than a decade, before AB de Villiers crossed it.
4. Graeme Smith – 277 vs England in Birmingham, 2003
Graeme SmithFrom July 24–28, 2003, 277 commanding against England in the first Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, came 277. This was his first Test as Captain in England and a notable start under his leadership.
- Innings: Opening the batting, Smith led the front with a powerful and firm innings. He formed the inaugural partnership of 338 runs Herschelle Gibbs (1 (4). Smith’s innings was characterized by his strong off-side play and his ability to convert begins in a big score. He faced 373 balls and hit 35 fours, gave anything wide or small. He showed immense flexibility and concentration against English bowling attack.
- Match Results: South Africa announced its first innings at 594/5. England responded to 408. South Africa then announced its second innings at 134/4, leading to England a target of 321. The match eventually ended in a draw, ending England at 110/1. Despite the draw, Smith’s huge innings was a decisive moment of series, announced his arrival as a malignant test captain and opener. He followed it with another dual century in the next Test, making the 2003 series a milestone in his career.
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3. Abu Dhabi, AB de Villiers in 2010 – 278 vs Pakistan
AB de Villiers‘Scored against not unbeaten 278 Pakistan In the second test at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi from 20-24 November 2010.
- Innings: De Villiers came at number five after losing the initial wickets of South Africa. He formed an important partnership, especially with Jacques Kallis (105) and Mark boucher (45). His innings was his unique batting style performance – a mixture of conservative stroke and adventurous innovation. He was in a hurry to send anything loose and displayed excellent control against both speed and spin. He faced 418 balls, performing 23 fours and 6 sixes, demonstrating his ability to accelerate the scoring rate.
- Match Results: South Africa announced its first innings at 584/9. Pakistan responded to 434, and the match eventually ended in a draw. While the match himself did not produce a winner, de Villiers’s innings was highlight, which strengthened his reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic batsmen in world cricket. It stood as the highest score by the South African batsman for almost two years until Amla crossed it.
2. Hashim Amla – 311 vs England Oval, 2012
Amla’s monumental unbeaten 311 July 19-23, from 2012, came in the first Test against England at Oval, London. This innings was a masterclass in the patient, disciplined and eventually a disastrous Test match batting.
- Innings: Amla came to the crease after Smith provided a solid start. He then formed a record-breaking 377-rran partnership for the third wicket with Kalis, which himself did a brilliant 182 not out. Amla’s innings featured her quiet nature, excellent time and minimum false shots. He batted an incredible 790 minutes (over 13 hours), facing 529 delivery. His 35 fours were killed all crisp, demonstrated his classical technology.
- Match Results: South Africa declared its first innings at a huge 637/2. England were excluded for 240 in their first innings and 102 in their second innings, winning a broad innings within four days and 12 runs for South Africa. Amla’s innings not only set a new South African personal test record at that time, but also laid the foundation for a major chain performance, in which South Africa watched the series 2–0 and achieved the number one test ranking. His endurance and the ability to wear English bowlers was important.
1. Vian Malder – 367 vs. Bulveyo in Zimbabwe, 2025*
Mulder’s monumental, an unbeaten 367, came on the second Test against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulwayo on 367 July 2025. Facing 334 balls, the Mulder’s innings was decorated with a shocking 49 fours and 4 sixes, which shows an aggressive yet. South Africa announced his first innings at a colloder 626/5, with Mulder on the Hail as a stand-in captain. This announcement made on lunch at day 2, despite breaking the 400 knot out of Lara’s world record, came despite giving priority to the team’s opportunity to force the opportunity of the team. As the current time (July 7, 2025), the match continues, at a prominent place after their announcement with South Africa. Mulder’s innings not only set a new national record, but also underlined his leadership and batting.
