Vian Mulder made a world record. (Photo-sa crickt/x)
South Africa’s star all -rounder Vian Mulder has added a new chapter to cricket history in the second Test match being played against Zimbabwe at Bulavio’s Queens Sports Club. In his first Test match as a captain, Mulder scored a unique record in world cricket by scoring a triple century (300 runs). He has become the first player in the world to score a triple century in the first innings as a captain in Test cricket.
Historical triple century of Vian Mulder
27-year-old Vian Mulder was given the command of South Africa in the presence of regular captain Temba Bawuma and Stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj in this Test. Maharaj had a groin injury during batting in the first Test, after which Mulder got the responsibility of captaincy. This was the first time of his career when he came out to captain the South African team. Accepting this challenge, the Mulder, batting at number three, not only raised his team from the initial shaking, but also played an innings that will always be remembered in cricket history.
Vian Mulder hit a triple century while facing 297 balls, during which he hit 38 fours and 3 sixes. This is also the second fastest triple century of Test cricket. There is only Virender Sehwag in this list ahead of them. Virender Sehwag did this feat off 278 balls. At the same time, Vian Mullder has also become the only other batsman of South Africa, who has scored a triple century in the Test. Earlier, only Hashim Amla could reach this point.
Name recorded in record book
Vian Mulder has done many big acts with his innings. He is the second batsman to score a triple century in less than 300 balls after Virender Sehwag. He also left behind Bob Simpson’s 61 -year record of becoming the youngest Test captain to score 300 runs. Now he has become the youngest captain, who has scored a triple century in the Test.
