A new chapter has been written in South African cricket history, South-African young batsman delivered a record-breaking performance in Bulawayo, score his name at the the nation’s Test batting records. Here are some highest individual score by a South-African batter in Tests:
- Wiaan Mulder: Wiaan Mulder made a record for the highest score by a South African in Test cricket, left unbeaten on 367 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Mulder, captaining South Africa in the place of regular leaders, declared the innings at 626/5. Mulder’s verdict, influenced by coach Shukri Conrad’s guidance to “let the legends keep the really big scores,” was directly justified as South Africa quickly put Zimbabwe on the defensive position.
- Hashim Amla: Hashim Amla’s 311* not out in England at Oval in 2012, now the second-highest individual score by South African in Test history against England at The Oval in 2012, It remains second because on July 7, 2025, Wiaan Mulder surpassed Amla’s record with a magnificent innings, registering the new highest individual Test score by a South African. Amla’s 311 is nation’s first triple-century in Test cricket and setting up Amla as one of South Africa’s greatest batsmen.
- AB De Villiers: AB de Villiers’ 278* against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in 2010 ranks the third-highest individual score by a South African batter in Test cricket. This remarkable innings, which survived nearly 10 hours and hit six sixes, was the highest Test score by a South African in the Gulf. De Villiers’ 278* remains a magnificent achievement, showcasing his resilience and skill at the highest level of the game.
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These innings will inspire generations and generations, test that South African cricket continues to build and form players capable of rewriting history, not just with their bats, but with their spirit.
