ENG vs ZIM | Twitter reacts as Bennett ton not enough for Zimbabwe to avoid follow-on on Day 2
England find themselves eyeing a mammoth win to begin the home season as Zimbabwe succumbed for 265 to concede a first innings lead of 300, on Day 2 of the one-off Test at Headingley. Brian Bennett's 139 found little support from his teammates with the Chevrons 30/2 in the second innings at Stumps.
Zimbabwe's Friday began promisingly as Tanaka Chivanga dismissed Ollie Pope for 171 in just the second over of the day. However, that only unleashed Harry Brook, who exploded from 9 off 27 balls to a 48-ball fifty, smashing back-to-back sixes off Blessing Muzarabani and multiple boundaries off Chivanga. Muzarabani hit back by removing Ben Stokes with a rising delivery, and soon after, Brook chopped on for 58, prompting England to declare at 413/6 and set Zimbabwe a steep target of 565.
Zimbabwe's reply was nervy but positive, with Brian Bennett finding the boundary regularly despite an early scare. Debutant Sam Cook got his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Ben Curran, but Craig Ervine countered with aggressive strokeplay, taking Zimbabwe to 73/1 at Lunch. Though Ervine fell early in the second session, Bennett marched to a 56-ball fifty and later a 97-ball century — Zimbabwe’s fastest in Tests. Sean Williams added a steady 36 before falling to Shoaib Bashir, and Ben Stokes then removed Raza and Madhevere in quick succession to leave Zimbabwe reeling at Tea.
Despite a dropped catch, Josh Tongue eventually dismissed Bennett for 128 as Zimbabwe collapsed from 246/5 to 265 all out to concede the follow-on. Their second innings fared no better as the early wickets of Bennett and Williams meant they ended the day on 30/2, trailing by 270 at Stumps.
Trial 270 runs!
Stumps on day 2 Zimbabwe 30-2 they trial 270 runs.
— matthew 1991🏴 (@matthewmcmahon6)
EngvsZim
265 1st innings & 165 2nd innings
— poppy marshall (@MichaelHod71280)
3-1!!!
Zimbabwe 3-1.
— matthew 1991🏴 (@matthewmcmahon6)
Classic!
Class💯🏏👌👏 🇿🇼
— Chris Wellman (@Tiff5757)
Haha!
The Zimbabweans have 2 class batsman 2 good batsman and 7 useless batsman
— poppy marshall (@MichaelHod71280)
Poor start!
Zimbabwe 7-2.
— matthew 1991🏴 (@matthewmcmahon6)
Fastest hundred!
• Fastest Test Hundred for Zimbabwe.
— Nitesh Prajapati (@itsmenitesh004)
• Only 2nd Zimbabwe player to score Test Hundred in England.
• After 25 Years, An zimbabwe player scored a Test Hundred England.
• 21-YEAR OLD BRIAN BENNETT MADE HISTORY AT TRENT BRIDGE. 🫡
On fire!
on fire!!
— All About Sports (@sportsreplay)
Wha a player!
Brian bennet 😂 you are cooking my friend🔥
— The 𝕏 Warrior🟦🇿🇼 (@RtgsCurrency)
Great!
Great Knock Brian Bennett..🙌
— Madridista (@DalviNameet)
What A Talent 👍
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