### South Africa's Dominance: Corbin Bosch's Historic Performance Leads to 328-Run Victory Over Zimbabwe In a remarkable display of cricketing prowess, South Africa triumphed over Zimbabwe by 328 runs in the first Test match held in Bulawayo. This victory not only marked South Africa's largest win against Zimbabwe in Test history but also showcased the exceptional talent of all-rounder Corbin Bosch, who achieved a rare double of scoring a century and taking a five-wicket haul in the same match. Bosch's performance has drawn comparisons to cricket legends, as he became the first South African since Jacques Kallis in 2002 to accomplish this feat [https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/bosch-becomes-first-sa-player-since-kallis-in-2002-to-achieve-unique-double]. ### Breakdown of the Match and Bosch's Contributions 1. **Match Overview** - South Africa set a daunting target of 537 runs for Zimbabwe after declaring their first innings at 418 for 9. - Zimbabwe struggled in response, managing only 251 runs in their first innings, with Sean Williams scoring a notable 137 [https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/cricket/385160/williams-hits-137-for-zimbabwe-but-south-africa-in]. 2. **Corbin Bosch's Performance** - Bosch scored his maiden Test century, contributing significantly to South Africa's total. - He took a five-wicket haul in Zimbabwe's second innings, finishing with figures of 5 for 45, which was pivotal in securing the victory [https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/bosch-rewrites-history-as-south-africa-trounce-zimbabwe-pix/20250701.htm]. 3. **Supporting Players** - Wiaan Mulder also shone with the bat, scoring 147 runs and taking four wickets in the first innings, complementing Bosch's efforts [https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-07-01-all-rounders-mulder-and-bosch-help-proteas-crush-zimbabwe-in-first-test]. - The South African bowling attack was effective, with Keshav Maharaj and Mulder contributing significantly to the team's success [https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/corbin-bosch-shines-proteas-victory-zimbabwe]. ### Key Statistics and Records - **Match Result**: South Africa won by 328 runs. - **Bosch's Achievements**: - First five-wicket haul in Test cricket. - Maiden Test century. - Fourth South African to score a century and take five wickets in the same Test [https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/corbin-bosch-south-africa-vs-zimbabwe-hundred-fifer-same-test-five-wicket-haul-kallis-record-stats/article69759866.ece]. - **Zimbabwe's Performance**: - Sean Williams scored 137 runs, the highest for Zimbabwe in the match. - The team struggled to build partnerships, leading to their defeat [https://www.africaninsider.com/sport/williams-hits-century-zimbabwe-south-africa-control]. ### Conclusion: A Historic Win for South Africa **South Africa's commanding victory over Zimbabwe not only highlights their dominance in Test cricket but also marks a significant milestone in Corbin Bosch's career.** His dual achievement of a century and a five-wicket haul places him among the elite in cricket history, reminiscent of legends like Jacques Kallis. The match serves as a testament to South Africa's depth in talent and their potential for future successes in international cricket. 1. **Victory Margin**: 328 runs, the largest against Zimbabwe. 2. **Bosch's Historic Feat**: First since Kallis to score a century and take five wickets in the same Test. 3. **Team Performance**: Strong contributions from Mulder and the bowling unit ensured a comprehensive win [https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/south-africa-zimbabwe-test-2025-corbin-bosch-dewald-brevis-13902172.html].