SA vs Zim: Mulder played 147 runs career best innings, South Africa set a huge target of 537 runs in front of Zimbabwe in the first Test
SA vs Zim 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: On the third day of the first Test being played in Bulaveyo, South Africa set a record target of 537 runs to win before Zimbabwe. Vian Mulder played a brilliant century of 147 runs, while captain Keshav Maharaj also contributed 51 runs. South Africa scored 369 runs in the second innings. In response, Zimbabwe ended the day at a score of 32/1.
On the third day of the first Test match being played at Bulavio’s Queens Sports Club, South Africa gave Zimbabwe a huge target of 537 runs to win. The visiting team extended their second innings 49/1 on the third day and was all out for 369 runs in 82.5 overs. The day star of the day Vian Mulder, who played the best innings of 147 runs in 206 balls and scored his second Test century.
Mulder scored 17 fours and 2 sixes in his innings and scored a brilliant 147 runs in 206 balls. He shared an important 104 -run partnership with Kyle Viren (36 runs) for the sixth wicket, which strengthened the team. At the same time, Tony de Zorgy (31), David Bedingham (35) and all-rounder Corbin Bosch (36) from the top order gave speed to the scoreboard by playing small but fast-paced innings. Captain Keshav Maharaj also played an important half -century innings of 51 runs in 70 balls and contributed to reaching the team to a big score.
For Zimbabwe, Wellington Masakadza took the most four wickets and finished the innings with a 4/98 mark. Apart from them, Tanaka Chivanga and Vincent Maskesa also took two wickets each.
Zimbabwe’s team got the first blow in the last over of the day to chase the target of 537 runs when Corbin Bosch dismissed Takudzwana She Kitano for 12 runs. Qatano faced 62 balls, while Prince Masware is standing at the crease after scoring 5* runs. By the end of the third day’s play, Zimbabwe has scored 32/1 runs in 18.2 overs and is still 505 runs behind.
