WTC: Wiaan Mulder & Ryan Rickelton Hit Centuries vs Australia
South Africa took complete control against Australia in their World Test Championship clash, thanks to two brilliant centuries from Wiaan Mulder and Ryan Rickelton. Both batters looked comfortable at the crease and easily handled the Aussie bowling attack, batting for long periods without losing focus.
Wiaan Mulder’s 115-Run Knock
Wiaan Mulder was the more aggressive of the two, scoring 115 runs off 221 balls. He wasn't afraid to take the aerial route, hitting 4 sixes alongside 10 fours. With a strike rate of 52.03, Mulder made sure the scoreboard kept moving and put the pressure right back on the fielding side.
Ryan Rickelton’s Patient 101
On the other end, Ryan Rickelton played a very traditional Test match innings. He ground out 101 runs from 219 deliveries. He didn’t hit any sixes but relied on solid timing to find 12 boundaries. Batting at a strike rate of 46.11, Rickelton simply tired out the Australian bowlers by defending well and holding his end tight.
Centurions Batting Stats Table (vs Australia):
| Player | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate (S/R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate (S/R) |
| Wiaan Mulder | 115 | 221 | 10 | 4 | 52.03 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 101 | 219 | 12 | 0 | 46.11 |
