Wiaan Mulder's declaration at 367*, just shy of Brian Lara's record, sparked debate after his promotion to No. 3 was previously questioned. Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan humorously recalled their doubts about Mulder's batting position.

Wiaan Mulder became the fifth-highest scorer in a Test innings and surpassed Hashim Amla's 311* to record the best score by a South African batsman.

South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder declared on himself this morning, 33 runs shy of Brian Lara ’s record for the highest individual score in a Test innings. Captaining South Africa for the first time as they faced Zimbabwe, he was 367 not out at lunch in the second day of the second Test.