Dhakad all-rounder ruled out of first Test, team faces big shock: Zim vs SA

Delhi: Zimbabwe has suffered a major setback in the first match of the two matches being played between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The young all -rounder of the team and Brian Bennett, who started the innings, has been ruled out of the first Test due to a head injury. In his place, veteran batsman Prince Masswoure has been included in the team.

How did the injury?

Batting first, South Africa declared their innings by scoring 418/9. In response, Zimbabwe started very poorly and Takudjwanasha Katano was dismissed without opening an account. After this, in the sixth over, Brian Bennett tried to bridge the short ball of Quena Mafaka, but the ball collided directly with his helmet.

Physio immediately came and investigated, but did not show any serious symptoms in the initial Convention Test and Bennett continued batting. However, within an over, he started feeling uncomfortable and left the field. Later, the medical team confirmed that Bennett would no longer participate further in this Test.

Young batsman’s exit is a big loss for Zimbabwe

21 -year -old Brian Bennett’s exit from the Test is a major setback for Zimbabwe. Recently, he played a great innings of 139 runs on England tour. In his last three Test matches, he scored above three consecutive half -centuries, including a century. Prince Masswaure, who replaced him, last played against Ireland in July 2024, where he scored a half -century in the first innings.

Sean Williams’ brilliant century innings, score 249/8

On the second day, by the time this news was written, Zimbabwe had scored 249 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 66 overs. The team is still 169 runs behind South Africa. Veteran batsman Sean Williams played a century innings and scored 137 runs.

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