Delhi: South African star all -rounder Vian Mulder has made history by making her debut as a Test captain. Mulder achieved the distinction of becoming the first and third player of the world by scoring a double century on the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe. Not only this, he also played the biggest innings in this list.

Mulder’s historic innings

In this match being played in Bulavio, Mulder scored an unbeaten 264 runs. Earlier, this record was in the name of New Zealand’s Graham Dauling, who scored 239 runs as captain against India in 1968. Shivnaren Chandrapaul of West Indies scored 203* runs on captaincy debut against South Africa in 2005.

Players who scored double century on captaincy debut:

Vian Mulder (264)* vs. Zimbabwe, Bulavio, 2025

Graham Dauling (239) vs India, Christchurch, 1968

Shivnarayan Chandrapaul (203)* vs South Africa, Georgetown, 2005

Let me tell you that Mulder got the opportunity to lead this in the absence of regular captain Keshav Maharaj, who had to be out of the match due to Grin injury.

Early shock in first innings, then Mulder’s fire

The South African team came out to bat first in the beginning. Opener Tony de Jorzi was sent to the pavilion for 10 runs by fast bowler Tanaka Chivanga. After this, Lesgo Senokwane also became a victim of Wellington Masakadja by scoring only 3 runs. At such a time, Vian Mulder, who came out to bat at number 3, took the front and took the news of Zimbabwe bowlers fiercely.

Despite landing in difficult conditions, Mulder performed well of patience and technology. He brought his innings to a double century and brought the team into a strong position.

Significantly, this historic innings of Vian Mulder is not only a golden moment for South African cricket, but his name has been recorded in golden letters in the list of memorable innings on captaincy debut in international cricket.