Wiaan Mulder Breaks Virat Kohli’s All-Time Record on Test Captaincy Debut vs Zimbabwe
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Wiaan Mulder Makes History: Breaks Virat Kohli’s Record for Most Runs on Test Captaincy Debut
Harare, July 7:
South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has etched his name into cricketing history after breaking Virat Kohli’s all-time record for the most runs on captaincy debut in Test cricket, during the ongoing match against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.
Mulder, who was handed the captaincy in the absence of Temba Bavuma and Dean Elgar, responded with the bat in supreme style. He scored a majestic 164 runs off 231 balls, surpassing Kohli’s previous record of 115 runs as captain on debut (vs Australia, Adelaide 2014).
📊 Record-Breaking Highlights:
Wiaan Mulder: 164 (231 balls, 18 fours, 2 sixes)
Becomes first Test captain to score 150+ on debut since Alastair Cook (2010)
Breaks Virat Kohli’s 115-run mark, set 11 years ago
Led South Africa to a massive first-innings total of 452/7 declared
🗣️ Post-Match Reaction:
Wiaan Mulder: “It’s surreal. To lead the team and contribute like this is a dream. I’ve looked up to players like Kohli, so to break his record is a big moment for me.”
SA Coach Shukri Conrad: “This is the kind of leadership performance that inspires a dressing room.”
🇮🇳 Kohli’s Original Record (For Comparison):
Virat Kohli: 115 vs Australia, Adelaide, December 2014
Captaincy Debut, filled in for MS Dhoni
Known for his aggressive start and fearless attitude
🏏 Match Context:
South Africa vs Zimbabwe – 1st Test, Harare
SA leads comfortably after Mulder’s knock and a strong bowling performance
Zimbabwe bowled out for 178 in first innings
SA enforced follow-on late on Day 3
📣 Cricket World Reacts:
“The Proteas have found their new leader!”
“Wiaan Mulder stepping up when it matters most!”
“Virat Kohli’s record broken — by a captain few saw coming.”