Wiaan Mulder declares innings at 367*, falls short of Lara's record

During the Test match against Zimbabwe in July 2025, Wiaan Mulder declared South Africa's innings at 367*, 33 runs away from breaking Brian Lara's record of 400*. South Africa secured victory by an innings and 236 runs shortly thereafter. Coach Shukri Conrad revealed that he advised Mulder to declare, fearing that managing the pressure of a record could hinder his performance in future outings. This discussion took place at lunch on Day 2, leading to a choice that keeps Lara's record intact. Mulder’s subsequent performances have drawn attention to this decision, as media frequently reference the near-record.

• 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Shukri Conrad reveals fear behind Wiaan Mulder's decision to declare before he could break Brian Lara's Test record