Brian Bennett scores century on Test captaincy debut as Zimbabwe reach 504
Brian Bennett marked his first Test as captain with 128, helping Zimbabwe reach 504 against Afghanistan in Sharjah.
Brian Bennett scored 128 on his Test captaincy debut as Zimbabwe made 504 against Afghanistan in Sharjah. Brendan Taylor contributed 131, and the pair added 137 runs for the third wicket before Afghanistan took three late wickets.
Zimbabwe elected to bat after winning the toss. Richard Ngarava missed the match through injury, while Antum Naqvi made his Test debut for the visitors.
Afghanistan's Zia ur Rehman Akbar took two for 170 from 46 overs as Zimbabwe were eventually dismissed on the second morning.
CricHubb Take
Bennett's hundred on debut as captain provides Zimbabwe with a clear long-term batting leader at a time when the side needs stability across formats.