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NDTV
07-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
SA vs Zim: Wiaan Mulder In Prime Position To Slam Highest Individual Score In Test Cricket History
Zimbabwe: Wiaan Mulder is on course to slam the highest individual score in Test. At lunch on Day 2 of the 2nd South Africa vs Zimbabwe Test on Bulawayo, Mulder was batting on 367 off just 334 balls (4x6s, 49x4s). If he goes past the score of 400, he will break West Indies great Brian Lara's record (400* vs England in 2004) for the highest individual score in 148-year history of Test cricket. Already Mulder's score is among the top five individual scores ever in Tests. This is the highest individual score in away Tests. Earlier, Wiaan Mulder hit a record-breaking double century in his first match as captain as South Africa went on a run spree on the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Sunday. Mulder's unbeaten 264 in a total of 465 for four was the highest score by a first-time Test captain in the history of the game. It was only the third double century by a new captain and beat Graham Dowling's 239 for New Zealand against India in Christchurch in 1968. Mulder was only the third South African to make a hundred in his first match in charge and the first since Jackie McGlew against England in 1955. It was an almost flawless performance by Mulder, who was made captain after Keshav Maharaj suffered a groin injury while leading South Africa to a 328-run win in the first Test. Regular captain Temba Bavuma was ruled out of the tour with a hamstring injury and Bavuma's usual deputy, Aiden Markram, was rested for a series which does not count towards South Africa's defence of the World Test Championship. Mulder hit 34 fours and three sixes in a 259-ball innings. He shared rapid partnerships of 184 off 220 balls with David Bedingham (82) and 217 off 185 deliveries with 19-year old Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who followed up a century on debut in the first Test with an innings of 78. Zimbabwe's decision to send South Africa in to bat paid early dividends when opening batsmen Tony de Zorzi (10) and new cap Lesego Senokwane (3) fell cheaply. Bedingham joined Mulder with the total on 24 for two after an hour. The tempo changed dramatically as the two batsmen attacked the bowling and added 89 runs in the next hour before lunch. "We both play that way naturally," said Bedingham. "I feel the pitch had less bounce than the last one (in the first Test) and we could trust the bounce." Bedingham said Mulder deserved his success after early struggles at Test level. He had a batting average of just above 22 before scoring 147 in the second innings of the first Test. "I know how hard he has worked for five years," said Bedingham. The runs flowed freely for the rest of the day and became a torrent of 222 runs in 32 overs after tea. Mulder gave no chances, although on 91 a top edge from an aborted pull shot against Blessing Muzurabani fell safely between two fielders. On 247 he was bowled by Tanaka Chivanga only to be recalled because it was a no-ball. His third Test century was scored off 116 balls and his double century off 214 deliveries.
TimesLIVE
06-07-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Bedingham praises Mulder's composure for Proteas
Wiaan Mulder didn't have much to say during his partnership with David Bedingham. At 24/2 in the 14th over of South Africa's first innings on day one of the second Test in Bulawayo on Sunday, when he joined Mulder, Bedingham knew the task was clear. The South African openers, Tony de Zorzi and debutant Lesego Senokwane, had allowed the Zimbabwean new ball bowlers to gain the upper hand, and the task for two most experienced batters in the top order was clear. Revert the pressure. 'It was about facing a certain number of balls and then trusting the surface, and the way Wessie played made me feel a lot more at ease,' Bedingham said. Mulder, known as 'Wessie' on account of him hailing from the West Rand in Johannesburg, certainly played in a manner that suggested batting was easy. 'This pitch had less bounce than in the first Test,' said Bedingham. 'Maybe they missed a trick by bowling first.'
IOL News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mulder's masterclass has Proteas' Bedingham positively beaming
Wiaan Mulder will start Day 2 of the second Test against Zimbabwe on 264 runs. Photo: BackpagePix Mulder scored an unbeaten 264 off 259 balls on the opening day of the second Test match against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The right-handed batter struck 34 fours and three sixes during his knock on Sunday, registering the highest individual score by a South African in his first innings as captain. When Shukri Conrad spoke about Wiaan Mulder's appointment as captain following Keshav Maharaj's injury last week, he highlighted how he believed the 27-year old responded well to added responsibility, and that the appointment was partly another way of showing that they back him. An excellent Day 1 in Bulawayo for our Proteas Men 🇿🇦. Complete dominance with the bat as the runs flowed freely to an astonishing 465/4 after 88 overs! 💪🔥 A statement performance on the opening day of this second Test match! 👏🏏 #wozanawe Moreover, Mulder's double century puts him within reach of surpassing Hashim Amla's 311 — the highest individual score by a South African in Test cricket. While debutant Lesego Senokwane (three) and Tony de Zorzi (10) made little impact on the team's total of 465/4 at stumps, David Bedingham (82) and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (78) contributed half-centuries. Mulder and Bedingham shared a 184-run stand, while Mulder and Pretorius added 217 runs, with the Proteas scoring at more than five runs per over. Bedingham spoke highly of Mulder's dedication behind the scenes and attributed his success to years of hard work. 'For Wiaan to bat the whole day — what did he score, 260-odd? I know how hard he's worked for five years, and it's not just, let's say, the last three months. I think he's wanted it for so long,' Bedingham said. 'He's worked his arse off for five years, so I'm really happy and chuffed for Wiaan. I think as a team we all really enjoy each other's success, but especially seeing Wiaan do well — the team really likes it and appreciates it.' Heading into the second Test, Bedingham would have been under pressure to perform, having endured a lean patch in red-ball cricket. But the 31-year-old delivered with a fluent 82 off 101 balls — a reminder of his class as he and Mulder kept the scoring rate high. 'I feel it's always nice scoring runs. Obviously, I'd like to score hundreds, but I would have taken 81. I think for the last six months I haven't felt myself, so it was quite nice to get some runs and bat the way I know I can,' he added. 'I feel we both play that way (attacking style) naturally. I do feel the pitch had less bounce in this Test than the last one, but I think it was just about getting together, facing a certain number of balls and then trusting the surface. The way Wiaan played especially made me feel a lot more at ease.' With Mulder and Dewald Brevis (15 not out) set to resume on day two, Bedingham said that the plan is to continue batting aggressively. 'I feel that we scored quickly the whole day, so that allows us to bat even longer,' he said. 'I'm not sure about the target, but I know we'll come out in the morning, bat aggressively, and try to get a certain score.' Day two is set to get underway on Monday at 10am.
Int'l Cricket Council
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
South Africa seal historic ICC World Test Championship triumph
South Africa ended 27 years of hurt by beating Australia at Lord's to win the ICC World Test Championship 2025. Aiden Markram's majestic 136 led the way as the Proteas sealed a five-wicket victory to lift this trophy for the first time and end a drought stretching back to the 1998 Champions Trophy. Australia did not give up without a fight, claiming the scalps of Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs before Markram was caught at mid-wicket with just six runs required having taken his side within touching distance. It was left to David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne to complete the job and spark joyous scenes from the sizable South African contingent inside the Home of Cricket, Verreynne hitting the winning runs to seal a memorable triumph. South Africa resumed on 213 for two, needing 69 more to seal the deal, and would have been pleased to see the early morning cloud give way to sunshine when they took to the field in North-West London. But Australia began in typically determined fashion and claimed the early breakthrough they required in the third over of the morning, Pat Cummins finding Bavuma's edge when the Proteas skipper had added just a single to his overnight score of 65. The incoming Stubbs survived an Australian review for lbw when the ball was shown to be missing leg stump, with Markram dispatching the next ball to the mid-wicket boundary to take the runs required to 50. Australia's bowlers continued to steam in and gave themselves a sniff when Starc delivered a beauty which cleaned up Stubbs and left South Africa 241 for four. The same bowler soon struck Bedingham on the pads and Australia again went upstairs. Replays showed the impact was outside the line of off-stump, however, and the 2023 champions found themselves out of reviews. Markram and Bedingham played sensibly to inch South Africa towards their place in the history books. The pair rotated the strike effectively and played with a calm which belied the pressure of the situation, Bedingham driving Cummins gloriously down the ground to move the target within 20. Australia took the new ball with 14 required and Markram greeted it dismissively, whipping Hazlewood through the leg-side for four from the first delivery of the 81st over. That brought South Africa to the brink but Markram was unable to finish the job he had played such a key role in orchestrating, chipping Hazlewood to Travis Head. Verreynne joined Bedingham and the wicketkeeper struck the final blow in the 84th over, driving Starc through the off-side to begin the celebrations and ensure these 11 names will be etched into South African cricketing folklore for generations to come. Scores in brief Australia v South Africa – ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, Lord's – Day Four Australia 212 all out in 56.4 overs (Beau Webster 72, Steve Smith 66; Kagiso Rabada 5/51, Marco Jansen 3/49) and 207 all out in 65 overs (Mitchell Starc 58 not out, Alex Carey 43; Kagiso Rabada 4/59, Lungi Ngidi 3/38) South Africa 138 all out in 57.1 overs (David Bedingham 45, Temba Bavuma 36; Pat Cummins 6/28, Mitchell Starc 2/41) and 282/5 in 83.4 overs (Aiden Markram 136, Temba Bavuma 66; Mitchell Starc 3/66, Josh Hazlewood 1/58) Result: South Africa win by five wickets ENDS
Express Tribune
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
South Africa wins ICC World Test Championship, ending 27-year trophy drought
South Africa defeated defending champions Australia by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday to win the 2023–25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC), securing their first major ICC title since 1998. Aiden Markram led the chase with a composed 136 as the Proteas reached the 282-run target on the fourth morning, ending a 27-year wait since their last global triumph at the 1998 ICC Knockout Trophy. Resuming the day on 213/2, South Africa needed just 69 more runs to seal the win. However, they suffered an early setback when Temba Bavuma fell in the third over, edging behind after adding only four runs to the overnight total. Bavuma's 66 from 134 deliveries had anchored the innings alongside Markram. Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham followed, with Stubbs contributing eight runs before being dismissed by Mitchell Starc. Bedingham then shared a 35-run stand with Markram, pushing South Africa within six runs of victory when the centurion was finally dismissed by Josh Hazlewood. Markram's 207-ball knock, which featured 14 boundaries, proved decisive in breaking South Africa's long-standing title drought. Bedingham (20*) and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne (6*) saw the team home without further loss. Australia had been bowled out for 207 in their second innings on day three, setting South Africa a fourth-innings target of 282. Starc top-scored with an unbeaten 58 from number nine, following a 72-run first innings by Beau Webster and 62 from Steve Smith. Kagiso Rabada starred with the ball, claiming 5-47 in Australia's first innings, where they managed 212. South Africa replied with just 138 in their first outing. Pat Cummins led Australia's bowling with 6-41, supported by Starc's two wickets, giving the Aussies a 74-run lead that ultimately proved insufficient. The result marked South Africa's first win in an ICC tournament final since their 1998 triumph, underlining their resurgence in red-ball cricket.
