Brian Bennett makes history for Zimbabwe
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NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -England were closing in on a crushing victory over Zimbabwe at the close on the second day of the one-off test on Friday, despite opener Brian Bennett scoring the fastest test century for the African side.
Zimbabwe folded inside three days as expected yet made England sweat for its innings win in their one-off test at Trent Bridge on Saturday. In reply to England's 565-6 declared, Zimbabwe was all out for 265 and 255.
England secured an innings victory over Zimbabwe in their recent test match, though Zimbabwe's resilience made them work for it. Despite Richard Ngarava's early injury and England's imposing first-innings score,
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NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Opener Brian Bennett scored an unbeaten century to help Zimbabwe reduce the deficit to 355 runs as they reached 210 for five wickets at tea on the second day of the one-off test on Friday in reply to England’s imposing first-innings score.
Zimbabwe showed resilience against England's commanding first-innings score during the second day of the test at Trent Bridge. Brian Bennett hit 36 not out, partnering with Craig Ervine. England had declared at 565-6 earlier in the day,