Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett Breaks Records with Maiden ODI Century Against Ireland
In an exhilarating performance during the first match of Zimbabwe's three-match ODI series against Ireland, Brian Bennett made history with his sensational maiden ODI century. The 21-year-old Zimbabwean opener's innings of 169 runs off 163 balls, which included 20 fours and three sixes, was a crucial contribution to Zimbabwe's total score of 299/5 in 50 overs.
Bennett's century was not only a personal achievement but also a remarkable feat in the record books. His 169 runs rank as the fifth-highest individual score for Zimbabwe in men's ODIs. This puts him in the company of greats like Charles Coventry, Hamilton Masakadza, and Sean Williams, who have all posted even higher scores for their country. The match also witnessed Bennett building a solid 136-run partnership with Zimbabwe’s captain Craig Ervine, who contributed a valuable 66 runs. Bennett’s performance was a key reason why Zimbabwe set a strong foundation for their innings.
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However, what truly made Bennett's achievement stand out was his place in the list of the youngest players to score 150 or more in an ODI match. At 21 years and 96 days, Bennett became the fourth-youngest player in this elite group. He surpassed names like Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and even Chris Gayle, whose previous records Bennett shattered on his way to a remarkable achievement.
Bennett’s place in this prestigious list is significant. He now sits just behind the legendary Paul Stirling of Ireland, who remains at the top of the youngest players to score 150 with his knock of 177 against Canada in 2010. Bennett has also now surpassed players like Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Imam-ul-Haq, all of whom had previously held spots in the top 10 for scoring 150+ at a young age.
This performance by Bennett not only highlights the emerging talent within Zimbabwean cricket but also serves as a reminder of how young players continue to push boundaries in the world of international cricket. As Bennett continues to rise in stature, his record-breaking knock against Ireland in Harare is likely to be remembered for years to come as one of the standout moments of 2025.
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