Bennett took over the leadership after regular captain Richard Ngarava was ruled out of the ongoing two-match series. Zimbabwe entered the second day in a strong position after Brendan Taylor's century on the opening day, and the visitors continued to put pressure on Afghanistan's bowling attack.
It was his third Test century for Zimbabwe. His maiden hundred in the longest format also came against the same opposition in Bulawayo in 2024. He scored another century against England during Zimbabwe's recent tour of Nottingham.
Brian Bennett Joins Elite List of Youngest Captains to Score Test Centuries
At 22 years and 360 days, Brian Bennett became the sixth-youngest captain to score a Test century. He joined an elite list featuring former captains Graeme Smith, Javed Miandad, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Ashraful and Mansur Ali Pataudi.
Youngest Hundreds as Captain in Test Cricket
22y 173d – Graeme Smith vs England, 2003
22y 268d – Javed Miandad vs Australia, 1980
22y 328d – Shakib Al Hasan vs New Zealand, 2010
22y 360d – Brian Bennett vs Afghanistan, 2026*
23y 34d – Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi vs England, 1964
Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine are the other two Zimbabwean players on the list. Taylor scored a century against Bangladesh during an away Test in 2011, while Ervine achieved the feat against the same opposition in 2020.
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Brendan Taylor's 131 Sets Up Zimbabwe's Strong First-Innings Total
Brian Bennett received valuable support from experienced batter Brendan Taylor, who scored 131 off 168 deliveries, including 14 boundaries and four sixes, on the opening day. Taylor became the second-oldest player to score a Test century since the turn of the millennium.
Zimbabwe were eventually bowled out for 504. Graeme Cremer remained unbeaten on 34 runs off 51 balls, including four boundaries. Mohammad Saleem Safi and Qais Ahmad picked up three wickets each.
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