South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder defended his decision to declare on 367 not out as he was closing on the record for the highest individual Test innings, which is Brian Lara’s 400 not out.

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.

Wiaan Mulder's declaration at 367*, 33 shy of Brian Lara's record, sparked a debate. Chris Gayle criticised the decision, stating it was a missed opportunity.