Highest individual scores in WTC history, why is Wiaan Mulder's 367 not included?
Highest individual scores in WTC history, why is Wiaan Mulder's 367 not included?
The World Test Championship (WTC) was introduced in 2019, and since then, three editions have been concluded. The fourth edition of WTC is currently underway. However, Mulder's record knock of 367 runs hasn't been included in WTC records. Here's why
Wiaan Mulder created history at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in the second Test against Zimbabwe. He scored an unbeaten 367 runs, registering the fifth-highest individual score in the history of Test cricket. However, the ongoing Test series between South Africa and Zimbabwe is not a part of the WTC cycle 2025-27. Zimbabwe are not a part of the WTC, with only the top 9 teams taking part in it. Hence, Mulder's 367-run knock won't be considered in the WTC records, while it will be included in the Test records. On that note, let us have a look at top 5 highest individual scores in WTC history
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1. Australia's David Warner is on top of this list. He scored an unbeaten 335 off 418 deliveries with 39 fours and a six to his name against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in November 2019. On the back of his marathon knock, Australia posted a massive total of 589 runs for the loss of three wickets before declaring. Pakistan could only score 302 and 239 runs in both innings as the home team won the game by an innings and 49 runs.
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2. Harry Brook of England comes next, having amassed 317 runs off 322 balls against Pakistan on a flat deck in Multan last year in October. Brook scored his runs at a massive strike rate of 98.44, smashing 29 fours and three sixes on the way to his maiden triple century. His knock and Joe Root's double ton helped England take a lead of 267 runs as they scored 823/7 before declaring in response to Pakistan's 556. The home team crumbled to 220 on the final day as England won the Test match by an innings and 47 runs.
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3. Shubman Gill made it to this list only recently with a brilliant, stroke-filled 269 against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. He batted for a staggering 509 minutes, faced 387 balls and smashed 30 fours and three sixes as India posted 587 runs in the first innings. Gill thumped another century in the second innings, scoring 161 runs as India set a massive target of 608 runs for England. Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj starred for India with the ball as the visitors won by a massive margin of 336 runs.
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4. Zak Crawley arguably played the best knock of his career in August 2020 against Pakistan. His 267-run knock in Southampton ranks fourth in this list. The opening batter was in the middle for 541 minutes and faced 393 deliveries, smashing 34 fours and a six on his way to a record knock. However, the match ended in a draw as England posted 583/8 in their first innings while Pakistan posted 273 and 187/4 in two innings.
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5. Joe Root is in fifth position in this list, thanks to his 262-run knock against Pakistan in Multan, the same Test where Brook scored 317 runs. Root batted for 601 minutes and faced 375 balls to score 262 runs with 17 fours to his credit as England posted a mammoth 823 runs for the loss of seven wickets before declaring. They took a 267-run lead in the first innings despite conceding 556 runs and ended up winning the Test match on the final day with the hosts crumbling to 220 runs under pressure.
