South Africa has made history in the world of cricket. In the second Test match against Zimbabwe, the South African team won by an innings and 236 runs. But the victory was not just about the huge margin it was about breaking a 136-year-old record. For the first time in its Test history, South Africa has won 10 Test matches in a row.
Let’s take a closer look at this unforgettable match and the amazing performance that made it possible.
A One-Sided Match in Bulawayo
The second Test of the 2-match series was played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first. But their decision quickly backfired. South Africa, despite losing two early wickets for just 24 runs, bounced back strongly.
Captain Wiaan Mulder led from the front. He partnered with David Bedingham for a 204-run stand, and later with Lhuan-dre Pretorius for another 200+ run partnership. South Africa declared their innings after scoring a massive 626 runs for 5 wickets.
- Wiaan Mulder’s Heroic Knock
Wiaan Mulder was the star of the match. In his first-ever match as Test captain, he played a record-breaking unbeaten innings of 367 runs. This made him the first captain in Test history to score a triple century on captaincy debut.
His calm, skillful, and determined innings crushed Zimbabwe’s hopes and set the stage for a historic win.
Zimbabwe’s Struggle
After South Africa’s dominant batting, it was time for their bowlers to shine — and they did not disappoint.
Zimbabwe could only manage 170 runs in their first innings. Because they were still behind by a huge margin, they were asked to follow-on and bat again.
But once again, Zimbabwe fell short. In their second innings, they scored just 220 runs before being bowled out. As a result, South Africa won the match by an innings and 236 runs.
A Record That Took Over a Century
This victory was more than just another Test win. It was South Africa’s 10th consecutive Test win — a national record.
South Africa has been playing Test cricket since 1889, but it had never won 10 Tests in a row until now.
With this win, South Africa becomes only the third team in Test history to achieve this milestone:
- Australia has done it twice, even winning 16 matches in a row.
- West Indies has also achieved a streak of 11 straight Test wins.
- And now, South Africa joins this elite group with 10 wins in a row.
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This also shows how strong the current South African Test team is, especially as they are also the reigning World Test Champions.
What This Means for South African Cricket
This win will boost the team’s confidence even more. It shows that South Africa is not just a competitive side, but also a record-breaking team. With players like Wiaan Mulder, who can both lead and perform under pressure, South Africa’s Test future looks very bright.
Fans will now look forward to seeing how far this winning streak can go. Can they match or break Australia’s record of 16 wins? Time will tell.
Disclaimer: This article is for general sports news and information purposes only. The details are based on the latest match reports and official updates.
