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South African Captain Declares Short of Breaking Lara's Test Record
BULAWAYO PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE, JUL 7 – Wiaan Mulder declared unbeaten on 367 runs to prioritize South Africa's winning chances over Brian Lara's 400-run world record, leading to a dominant position against Zimbabwe.
- Wiaan Mulder, standing in as South African captain, declared the innings unbeaten on 367 at lunch on Day 2 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo in 2025.
- Mulder chose to declare 33 runs short of Brian Lara's world Test record of 400 out of respect for the legend and after consulting coach Shukri Conrad.
- Mulder surpassed Hashim Amla's 311 as the highest individual South African score, reached the triple century off 297 balls, and took two wickets while Zimbabwe struggled.
- Mulder said, "let the legend keep the record," and South African legend Dale Steyn noted Mulder deserved to reach 400, while commentators remained divided on Mulder’s decision.
- Mulder's declaration ended Zimbabwe's innings misery, set a South African record, and sparked debate over captaincy declarations near personal milestones.
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