Wiaan Mulder sacrificed a shot at one of cricket's most hallowed records to start mopping up Zimbabwe in the second test at Queens Sports Club on Monday.

After declaring on himself with 33 runs remaining to tie the highest individual Test score, Mulder said Lara deserves to keep the milestone.

Wiaan Mulder declared South Africa's innings at 367*, choosing to honor Brian Lara's 400-run record. Like Mark Taylor's 1998 gesture for Bradman, Mulder put legacy and respect above personal glory, earning widespread admiration.