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Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett has created cricket history with his remarkable achievement. He became the youngest player ever to score centuries across all three international formats during the T20 World Cup qualifier. His blistering 111 runs from just 60 balls helped Zimbabwe post a massive total against Tanzania. The team went on to secure a convincing 113-run victory in the qualifier match.

Key Points: Brian Bennett Youngest to Score Centuries in All Cricket Formats

  • Bennett scored 111 runs off 60 balls against Tanzania in T20 World Cup qualifier
  • Zimbabwe posted massive 221-5 total in their 20 overs innings
  • Tanzania collapsed for 108 runs while chasing 222-run target
  • Brad Evans took 4-16 as Zimbabwe secured 113-run victory
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Zimbabwe batter Brian Bennett becomes youngest cricketer to score centuries across all formats

Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett makes cricket history as youngest player to hit international centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is during World Cup qualifier.

"Brian Bennett becomes the youngest cricketer ever to slam centuries across all three formats - Match Report"

Harare, October 1

With his maiden T20I ton against Tanzania in the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2025 on Tuesday, Zimbabwe batter Brian Bennett became the youngest cricketer ever to slam centuries across all three formats.

The right-hand batter achieved this milestone while playing at the Harare Sports Club, where his team registered a 113-run win over their opponents, Tanzania.

Speaking of the match between the two sides, Tanzania skipper Kassim Nassaoro won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Batting first, Zimbabwe posted a mammoth total of 221 runs for the loss of five wickets in their 20 overs. The run-getters in this inning for Zimbabwe were Bennett (111 runs off 60 balls), Tadiwanashe Marumani (49 runs from 34 balls), Ryan Burl (22 runs in 11 balls), and Sikandar Raza (19 runs off nine balls).

For Tanzania, the wickets were scalped by Khalidy Juma (2/39 in 4 overs), Ally Kimote (2/42 in 4 overs), and Laksh Bakrania (1/35 in 2 overs) in their respective bowling spells in the game.

While chasing a huge total of 222 runs, the Tanzania Cricket Team were bundled out for just 108 runs while batting for 18.4 overs in the match. The run-scorers for the team in the second innings were Abhik Patwa (32 runs off 22 balls), Kassim Nassoro (25 runs from 27 balls), and Sivaraj Selvaraj (20 runs in 18 balls).

For the Zimbabwe side, the pick of the bowlers were Brad Evans (4/16 in 4 overs), Richard Ngarava (2/13 in 3 overs), Sikandar Raza (2/6 in 20 overs ), Tinotenda Maposa (1/17 in 3 overs), and Ryan Burl (1/24 in 2.4 overs).

- ANI

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Rohit P
Zimbabwe cricket is really developing some good young players. Bennett's 111 off 60 balls against Tanzania shows he's a special talent. Good to see associate nations producing quality cricketers! 👍
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Arjun K
While this is impressive, let's be honest - Tanzania isn't exactly top-tier opposition. The real test will be when he performs against teams like India, Australia, or England. Still, a world record is a world record! 👏
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Sarah B
Zimbabwe won by 113 runs! That's a massive victory. Brad Evans with 4/16 was brilliant too. Good all-round performance from the team. Hope they qualify for the T20 World Cup! 🎯
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Vikram M
This is why we need to support associate nation cricket more. Players like Bennett prove that talent exists everywhere. BCCI should organize more bilateral series with teams like Zimbabwe to help them grow. 🌍
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Michael C
Youngest to score centuries in all formats - that's an amazing record previously held by players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Bennett has a bright future ahead if he stays grounded and keeps working hard. 💪

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