Zimbabwe's rising star Brian Bennett has made a significant impact in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. At just 21 years old, Bennett scored his maiden T20 international century, propelling Zimbabwe's Chevrons to a commanding 113-run victory over Tanzania.
Bennett's impressive 111 runs from 60 balls not only earned him the top spot in the match but also made him the youngest cricketer to score a century in all formats of the game, achieving this feat in just one year. He joins an elite group of Zimbabwean batsmen, including captain Sikander Raza and former captain Brendan Taylor, who have scored centuries in every format.
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Bennett's knock was instrumental in Zimbabwe posting a strong total of 221/5, and he shared a century partnership with fellow opener Tadiwanashe Marumani. In the bowling department, Brad Evans shone with 4 wickets for 16 runs, while Richard Ngarava and Sikander Raza took two wickets each.
With this win, Zimbabwe has set its sights on the semi-finals against Nigeria on Thursday. A victory over the West Africans will see the Chevrons progress to the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka. The team will look to build on their momentum and secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.
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