The 21 -year -old sensation of Zimbabwe, Brian Bennett, reached the headlines on Friday, when he became the fastest test centurion of his country, reaching the milestone in just 97 balls against England in Trent Bridge. Bennett’s historical entries helped Zimbabwe respond to the total gigantic of 565/6 of England on day 2 of the single test, with his coup of 100 races that underline his immense potential.
Zimbabwe’s young batter’s record century was highlighted by a Hat Trick of Gus Atkinson’s limits in England. It was not only the speed of his century that caught the attention, but the audacity with which he faced the bowling players of England, in an appropriate roughness for the Bazball that saw England crush 498/3 the first day. This remarkable feat also turned Bennett into the first Zimbabuense to score a century of proof in England in 25 years, with the 148 of Murray William Goodwin in 2000 as the previous reference point for Zimbabuense batters in England.
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The fast century of Brian Bennett is not a surprise for those familiar with his Crickt trip, since the young prodigy has been making waves in the International Cricket since his children’s children. But this performance against the famous bowling of bowling in England is a new maximum for Bennett, further solidifying its place as one of Zimbabwe’s brightest young talents.
Brian Bennett: a rising star for Zimbabwe
The rise of Brian Bennett in the world of Cricket has been a meteoric since he made his first -class debut for Mountaineers in December 2022. His trip to the International Cricket began shortly after, with Bennett joining the national team of Zimbabwe in 2023.
His performance in the 2022 U19 World Cup firmly put it in the radar of the selectors. As Vicecapitan of Zimbabwe’s U-19 team, Bennett was the top scorer with an impressive 273 races, averaging 45.50 and hitting a healthy 84.52. His constant form with the bat and the ability to make valuable contributions with the ball quickly earned a call to the Zimbabwe team.
Bennett’s debut for Zimbabwe arrived in July 2024 during a unique test against Ireland, where he was announced with a sandy performance. His innovative moment arrived in December 2024, when he broke his first century, an exciting blow of 110* in just 124 balls against Afghanistan. It was a blow that showed his exceptional batting talent, since Bennett’s risk approach, which included a crucial six to reach his century, highlighted his intrepid nature.
This century of historical proof was not his only culminating point in the party. Bennett also showed his comprehensive skills when he collected his first proof of five Wickt, registering 5/95 figures. His contribution to the bat and the ball was fundamental in Zimbabwe publishing its total test of 586.
Brian Bennett already has records in Odis
Bennett’s success is not limited to the trial cricket. He has also had an impact on Internationals of One Day (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20IS). In February 2025, he obtained an impressive 169 races of 163 balls in an hatred against Ireland, becoming the second youngest centurion of Zimbabwe. His versatility in the formats has seen him excel in national and international Crickt, which makes him a key player for Zimbabwe in the coming years.
Bennett’s inclusion in the Crickt Tournament of the 2023 African games added another pen to his cap when Zimbabwe won the gold medal, defeating Namibia in the final. It was a significant achievement for both Bennett and his team, and provided an idea of his potential to shine in international competitions.
Bennett is known for his batting, but also has the ability to contribute to the ball. His right arm bowling alley has brought 5 WICKETS in tests, 16 WICKETS IN CRICKET first class and 6 WICKETS IN ODI. He did a five test for Afghanistan last year.
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With only 21 years, Brian Bennett has already achieved a lot in a short period. His remarkable start in the trial match against England, including his record century, is only the beginning of what promises to be an exciting career. While Zimbabwe seeks to build a team capable of challenging the best in the world, Bennett’s integral skills will be key to their success in the coming years.
With his intrepid batting, his ability to act under pressure and his potential as SUV, Brian Bennett is undoubtedly a name to see in the International Cricket. The future of Crick of Zimbabwe looks bright with him at the forefront.
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