South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder etched his name into cricket history with a monumental 367 not out against Zimbabwe in the second Test in Bulawayo in 2025. Leading the Proteas as stand-in captain, Mulder’s record-breaking innings not only secured the highest individual score by a South African in Test cricket but also set a new benchmark for the highest score in an away Test match.
Wiaan Mulder’s Record-Breaking 367*
On July 7, 2025, Wiaan Mulder, stepping in as captain due to Keshav Maharaj’s injury, delivered a batting masterclass at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. His unbeaten 367 surpassed Hashim Amla’s 311* (against England, 2012) to become the highest individual Test score by a South African. Mulder’s knock, which came off just 347 balls, included 40 fours and 5 sixes, showcasing his aggressive yet composed approach against a struggling Zimbabwean bowling attack.
Mulder’s innings propelled South Africa to a commanding 626/5 before their declaration, leaving Zimbabwe reeling. His performance was a blend of milestones, including the second-fastest triple century in Test history (297 balls, behind Virender Sehwag’s 278) and the highest score by a Test captain on debut, overtaking Graham Dowling’s 239 (New Zealand vs. India, 1968).
Highest Individual Scores in Away Tests
Mulder’s 367* now tops the list of highest individual scores in away Test matches, a record previously held by Pakistan’s Hanif Mohammad. Here’s how it compares:
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367 – Wiaan Mulder (South Africa) vs. Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, 2025*
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337 – Hanif Mohammad (Pakistan) vs. West Indies, Barbados, 1958
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336 – Wally Hammond (England) vs. New Zealand, Auckland, 1933
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334 – Mark Taylor (Australia) vs. Pakistan, Peshawar, 1998
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334 – Sir Don Bradman (Australia) vs. England, Headingley, 1930
Mulder’s score not only broke Hanif Mohammad’s 67-year-old record but also placed him among cricketing legends like Bradman and Hammond. His innings is the seventh instance of a batter crossing 350 runs in a Test innings, a rare feat last achieved in 2006.
