England closed on a crushed victory over Zimbabwe at the end of the second day of a one -time test on Friday, despite the opener Brian Bennett, who scored the fastest test century for the African party.
The Tour team ended 30-2 in its second shifts after followed, 270 running behind the host, 21-year-old Bennett released one after his gentle knock 139 in the first Zimbabwe’s first total 265.
England previously announced at 565-6 after Pummeling Zimbabwe’s bowling to all corners of Trent Bridge.
Bennett originally a positive answer, because Zimbabwe, played his first test in England in 22 years, reached 73-1 at lunch.
Captain Craig Ervine contributed 42 and Sean Williams produced 25, but the last six goal fell on a little over 100 runs with Zimbabwe One Batsman short after the sailor Richard Ngarava couldn’t lose because of injury.
Spinner Shoib Bashir (3-62) and home captain Ben Stokes, bowling in the match for the first time in five months, shining in an English attack with debutant Sam Cook Toiling for his lonely goal.
Stokes found movement on a dry playground as he turned the ball in two way and took 2-11, Bennett also dropped to the first slip Joe Root when he was 89.
Bennett did not waste time racing in his century with three consecutive borders that caused a milestone from 97 balls.
Before he returned in the second 45 minutes in the second exchange of Zimbabwe, he relaxed briefly and was imprisoned by LBW Gus Atkinson, followed by Evine for two when Captain Zimbabwe was captured by Ollie Pte of Josh.
Ben Curran (4) and Williams (22) were undefeated on the stump when Zimbabwe faced a daunting task to save the match.
On Saturday, the forecast is rain, allowing English pitching a sense of urgency when trying to wrap victory in a four -day match.
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
May 24, 2025
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