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 declared 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 highest-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 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/B39O3CCOtG
— Werner (@Werries_) October 30, 2024
South Africa’s faith in Wiaan Mulder is slowly paying off.
He has batted brilliantly in this tour of Bangladesh. Now he has even scored a century👏#BANvSA #Proteas pic.twitter.com/QXSbzbbd1y
— Ravi Kumar Sinha (@ravikumarsinha_) October 30, 2024
This 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. #BANvSA pic.twitter.com/9YuuH9MNPw
— Cricketologist (@AMP86793444) October 30, 2024
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 lets his skill lead. Uncluttered mind.
— C. S. Chiwanza (@CSChiwanza) October 30, 2024
CHANGE OF INNINGS 🏏🇿🇦
South Africa declared on 577/6 after 144.3 overs
3 players got maiden test centuries in this innings, Tony de Zorzi (177), Tristan Stubbs (106) and Wiaan Mulder (105)
Brilliant batting 🇿🇦#Proteas pic.twitter.com/6UygN10Nw6
— Ayanda Nyuswa (@atnyuswa) October 30, 2024
Wiaan Mulder has been on my potential player list for 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* with the bat and 19.8* with the ball in Tests 🔥#BANvsSA pic.twitter.com/7DKYNGQp48
— 🆁🅾🅻🅴🆇ᶜʳⁱᶜᵏᵉᵗᵍᵉᵉᵏ (@RoshanSriram123) October 30, 2024
With this SIX Wiaan Mulder brings up his maiden test century ; the third century of the inns
South Africa declares at 577/6d #SAvBAN #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/EVyyNDsleo— Pushkar Pushp (@ppushp7) October 30, 2024
Wiaan Mulder with back-to-back fifties after having none in 24 test innings before that pic.twitter.com/gYdWEFAeQK
— Werner (@Werries_) October 30, 2024
Wiaan Mulder has a Test Match Hundred 🙌#CricketTwitter #SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/tyJP2xAEKJ
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) October 30, 2024
This 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) October 30, 2024
Also READ: Fans laud Tony de Zorzi as he hits his maiden century on Day 1 of the 2nd Test – BAN vs SA
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