Career Timeline of Wiaan Mulder: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Wiaan Mulder, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Wiaan Mulder is a South African first-class cricketer who represents Imperial Lions and Gauteng in domestic cricket. He debuted for the South African national team in both ODI (October 2017) and Test (March 2019) formats. Notably, he was part of the South African squad that won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final. This victory marked the second ICC title for South Africa.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 2016: First-Class Cricket Debut

In October 2016, Wiaan Mulder made his first-class cricket debut for Highveld Lions against Cape Cobras in the 2016–17 Sunfoil Series, taking seven wickets.

November 2016: Twenty20 Debut

In November 2016, Wiaan Mulder made his Twenty20 (T20) debut for Highveld Lions in the 2016–17 CSA T20 Challenge.

February 2017: List A Debut

In February 2017, Wiaan Mulder made his List A debut in the 2016–17 Momentum One Day Cup.

October 2017: ODI Debut for South Africa

In October 2017, Wiaan Mulder made his ODI debut for South Africa.

October 2017: Added to ODI Squad and International Debut

In October 2017, Wiaan Mulder was added to South Africa's ODI squad for their series against Bangladesh and made his international debut on October 22, at the age of 18.

February 2018: Named in Test Squad Against Australia

In February 2018, Wiaan Mulder was named in South Africa's Test squad for their series against Australia, but did not play.

June 2018: Named in Highveld Lions Squad

In June 2018, Wiaan Mulder was named in the squad for the Highveld Lions team for the 2018–19 season.

August 2018: Named in T20I Squad Against Sri Lanka

In August 2018, Wiaan Mulder was named in the Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the one-off match against Sri Lanka, but again did not play.

September 2018: Named in Gauteng's Squad

In September 2018, Wiaan Mulder was named in Gauteng's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.

January 2019: Named in T20I Squad Against Pakistan

In January 2019, Wiaan Mulder was again named in South Africa's T20I squad, this time for their series against Pakistan, but did not play.

February 2019: Test Debut Against Sri Lanka

In February 2019, Wiaan Mulder was named in South Africa's squad for their Test series against Sri Lanka and made his Test debut against Sri Lanka on February 21.

March 2019: Test Debut for South Africa

In March 2019, Wiaan Mulder made his Test debut for South Africa.

May 2019: Signed with Kent County Cricket Club

In May 2019, Wiaan Mulder signed with Kent County Cricket Club to play in the 2019 County Championship in England.

September 2019: Named in Tshwane Spartans Squad

In September 2019, Wiaan Mulder was named in the squad for the Tshwane Spartans team for the 2019 Mzansi Super League tournament.

January 2021: Signed with Leicestershire County Cricket Club

In January 2021, Wiaan Mulder signed with Leicestershire County Cricket Club to play in domestic cricket in England.

April 2021: Added to T20I Squad and T20I Debut

In April 2021, Wiaan Mulder was added to South Africa's T20I squad for their series against Pakistan and made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for South Africa against Pakistan on April 16.