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Reading: South Africa Set Mammoth 537-Run Target for Zimbabwe in First Test
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South Africa Set Mammoth 537-Run Target for Zimbabwe in First Test

Mulder’s career-best ton puts Proteas in commanding position

By Pradeep Gurusinghe
Published: July 1, 2025
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South Africa have set Zimbabwe a massive target of 537 runs in the first Test match between the two sides.

Batting first, South Africa posted 418/9 in their first innings. Pretorius (153) and Corbin Bosch (an unbeaten 100) both recorded centuries. For Zimbabwe, Tanaka Chivanga claimed 4 wickets.

In reply, Zimbabwe managed 251 runs in their first innings, with Sean Williams scoring a resilient 137. Wiaan Mulder starred with the ball for South Africa, taking 4 wickets.

In their second innings, South Africa declared at 369 runs. Wiaan Mulder played his best Test innings to date, scoring 147 runs. Wellington Masakadza took 4 wickets for Zimbabwe.

Consequently, Zimbabwe were set a daunting target of 537 runs to win. At stumps, Zimbabwe were 41/2 in their second innings, still needing 496 more runs to pull off an improbable victory.

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