Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett will miss the remainder of the Bulawayo Test after being diagnosed with a mild concussion.
Opening batter Brian Bennett scored 19 from 28 balls during his stay at the crease for the Chevrons before he walked off in the eighth over. Bennett had been struck on his helmet while trying to hook Kwena Maphaka in the sixth over.
As per the concussion protocols, Brian Bennett will play no further role in the Test. He has been replaced by Prince Masvaure, who will make his 10th appearance in Test cricket.
After South Africa made the most of the first innings, scoring 418/9 in 90 overs before declaring, Zimbabwe had a tough start losing Takudzwanashe Kaitano (0) and Nick Welch (4) in no time. With Bennett’s departure, the side was in deep trouble, however experienced hands Sean Williams (45) and Craig Ervine (24) got the side to 94/2 at Lunch.
In the first innings, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius and Corbin Bosch scored tons to guide South Africa past 400 after a shaky start.
Bennett had starred for Zimbabwe during their Test against England last month, having scored a stellar 139 in the first innings in Nottingham. He had also featured in the warm-up fixture between Zimbabwe and South Africa ahead of the World Test Championship Final.
