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The Day 2 of the second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa saw the visitors further strengthen their position with an impressive batting display at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Following stellar centuries from Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs on the opening day, it was Wiaan Mulder‘s turn to shine as he scored his maiden Test century, pushing the Proteas’ total to a daunting 577/6 declared.
Wiaan Mulder’s maiden hundred and South Africa’s declaration
Mulder reached his century on the second ball of the 145th over, lofting Taijul Islam‘s delivery over the boundary with confidence. This marked a memorable moment for Mulder, as he raised his arms in celebration while his teammates applauded. Captain Aiden Markram de෴clared the innings immediately after Mulder’s milestone, solidifying South Africa’s dominant total and handing Bangladesh a challenging task ahead.
South Africa’s record-breaking totals in Asia
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, South Africa took advantage with De Zorzi and Stubbs setting the tone early on. Despite Bangladesh’s effort, including a five-wicket haul from Taijul Islam, South Africa posted one of their highe▨st-ever totals in Asia. The Proteas’ 577/6 declaration now joins their record scores on the continent, underscoring the team’s determination and resilience.
- 584/9d vs Pakistan, Abu Dhabi, 2010
- 583/7d vs Bangladesh, Chattogram, 2008
- 577/6d vs Bangladesh, Chattogram, 2024*
As Mulder reached his maiden century, fans took to social media to express their excitement and appreciation for his achievement, applauding both his patience and skill in a crucial stand alongside Senuran Muthusamy.
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Here is how fans reacted:
Wiaan Mulder has gone and done it!
A 3rd Maiden century of the match
Wessi has finally arrived with the bat
Magnificent 🔥🔥🔥
— Werner (@Werries_)
South Africa's faith in Wiaan Mulder is slowly paying off.
He has batted brilliantly in this tour of Bangla🅷desh. Now he has 🌜even scored a century👏
— Ravi Kumar Sinha (@ravikumarsinha_)
Thi𒈔s guy’s success somehow feels personal. Seen him at Grace Road so many times. Humble and hardworking man. Feels so good when such players achieve good things.
Congratulations❀ on your first test hundred Wiaan Mulder.
— Cricketologist (@AMP86793444)
One of the things Wiaan Mulder shared with me ahead🌟 of the West Indies series was his change in mindset when batting. The key was clarity.
In the early part of his career, he overthought things. Now, he lꦬets his skill lead. Uncluttered mind.
— C. S. Chiwanza (@CSChiwanza)
CHANGE OF INNINGS 🏏🇿🇦
South Africa declared on 577/6 after 144.3 overs
3 players got maiden test centuries in this innings, Tony de Zo𒁏rzi (177), Trista🌸n Stubbs (106) and Wiaan Mulder (105)
Brilliant batting 🇿🇦
— Ayanda Nyuswa (@atnyuswa)
Wiaan Mulder has been on my potential player list foဣr a while now and seeing him do so well at the int lvl in the tuffest format with both bat and ball꧅ feels personal. Keep going champ 👌
Since 2023, He averages 56.8* w🌠ith the bat and 19.8* with the ball in Test🐽s 🔥
— 🆁🅾🅻🅴🆇ᶜʳⁱᶜᵏᵉᵗᵍᵉᵉᵏ (@RoshanSriram123)
With this SIX Wiaan Mulder brings up his maiden test century ; the third century of the inns
South Africa declares at 577/6d— Pushkar Pushp (@ppushp7)
Wiaan Mulder with back-to-back fifties after having none in 24 test inni💧ngs b✨efore that
— Werner (@Werries_)
Wiaan Mulder has a Test Match Hundred 🙌
— Lawrenꦐce Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0)
Th🦩is Wiaan Mulder maiden Test hundred is so important for so many reasons. It’s a coming of age of a talent that always been ♋there and it places South African cricket in a very special place.
— Philasande Sixaba (@psixaba)
