Wiaan Mulder creates history with record-breaking triple century against Zimbabwe

Wiaan Mulder scores triple century

In the second Test match being played against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, South Africa’s star all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has added a new chapter in cricket history. In his very first Test match as a captain, Mulder scored a triple century (300 runs) and made a unique record in world cricket. He has become the first player in the world to score a triple century in the first innings as a captain in Test cricket.

Wiaan Mulder was leading South Africa in the absence of Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj

27-year-old Wiaan Mulder was given the command of South Africa in this Test in the presence of regular captain Temba Bavuma and stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj. Maharaj suffered a groin injury while batting in the first Test, after which Mulder got the responsibility of captaincy. This was the first time in his career that he captained the South African team. Accepting this challenge, Mulder, batting at number three, not only recovered his team from the initial setbacks, but also played an innings that will always be remembered in cricket history.

Mulder scored the second fastest triple century

Wiaan Mulder scored a triple century facing 297 balls, which included 38 fours and 3 sixes. This is also the second fastest triple century in Test cricket. Only Virender Sehwag is ahead of him in this list. Virender Sehwag did this feat in 278 balls. At the same time, Wiaan Mulder has also become only the second batsman from South Africa to score a triple century in Tests. Before this, only Hashim Amla could reach this milestone.

Mulder surpassed Bob Simpson’s to become the youngest Test captain to score

Wiaan Mulder has achieved many great feats with this innings. He is the second batsman after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in less than 300 balls. He also surpassed Bob Simpson’s 61-year-old record of becoming the youngest Test captain to score 300 runs. Now he has become the youngest captain to score a triple century in Tests.

Wiaan Mulder also surpasses Hashim Amla

Wiaan Mulder has become the second player to score a Test triple century for South Africa. Before him, Hashim Amla had achieved this feat against England at the Oval in 2012. He has become the batsman to score the highest score for South Africa. He surpassed the score of Hashim Amla (311).