Re: Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]
In the second Test match between Zimbabwe and South Africa, South Africa declared the innings with 626 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 114 overs in the 1st innings. Wian Mulder batted brilliantly which is very commendable. Wian Mulder was unbeaten on 367. Brian Lara was the individual top scorer in the history of Test cricket. Brian Lara scored 400 runs in an innings in Tests. Only 33 runs were needed to break Brian Lara's record. But Wian Mulder didn't get that chance. However Zimbabwe lost two wickets in the first two overs, so far Zimbabwe have collected 8 runs for the loss of 2 wicket in 3 overs.
Wian Mulder was unbeaten on 367 runs. I don't know why South Africa declared their innings. South Africa should have given Wian Mulder a chance to score 400+. Wian Mulder could have set a new record. Wian Mulder was only 33 runs away from Brian Lara's record. And if he had had a chance to bat in 5/6 overs, Mulder could have reached the milestone of 400 runs.
I am sure that Zimbabwe will be defeated by an innings. Even in the two innings, the team will probably not be able to score even 450 runs. Zimbabwe lost two wickets in both overs. The team just lost the fifth wicket. Zimbabwe lost 5 wickets by scoring only 56 runs in 20 overs