ZIM Vs SA, 2nd Test: Wiaan Mulder Declares Innings Unbeaten At 367 Despite Being On Verge Of Surpassing World Record Held By Brian Lara

South African stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder has etched his name in cricketing history with a sensational 367-run knock against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. It was worth noting that South Africa declared their innings at 626/5 whilst Mulder was still at the crease.

The South African was on the verge of surpassing the highest individual score in Test cricket which is held by Brian Lara, who famously scored 400* against England in 2004. But the South African team decided to declare their innings post lunch at Day 2.

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Mulder’s historic innings came off 334 balls, laced with 49 boundaries and 4 sixes, showcasing a perfect blend of patience, technique, and attacking flair. Walking in with a determined mindset, the 27-year-old skipper led from the front and completely dominated the Zimbabwean bowling attack on a flat but testing pitch.

His knock was a display of grit and endurance, as he tirelessly built his innings session after session. Every run came with authority, and as the score piled up, so did the excitement among fans at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

As he raised his bat to the crowd in Bulawayo after reaching 300, the applause was thunderous, a fitting tribute to a historic achievement. Cricket fans around the world celebrated the moment, as Mulder joined the elite club of players to have scored 300 or more in an innings.

WI Vs AUS, 2nd Test: Unusual Scene Interrupts Play As Dog Invades Pitch, Drone Chases It Away; Video 

A funny moment took place during the second Test between West Indies and Australia in Grenada when a black dog ran onto the field. The game had to be stopped as Australian players Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood tried to catch the dog but failed.

In an unusual move, the broadcasters used a drone to gently chase the dog off the field. The crowd laughed and cheered during the lighthearted delay.

Interestingly, the break helped West Indies’ batters Brandon King and Shai Hope build a key 58-run partnership. Once the match resumed, Australia regained control, ending Day 3 at 221/7 with Steve Smith unbeaten on 71 and a 254-run lead.

The dog’s unexpected appearance turned into the most talked-about moment of the day, adding a fun twist to the serious Test match action.