Bennett, Zimbabwe and Ireland

ZIM vs IRE: Is Brian Bennett's 169 the highest score ever by a Zimbabwe opener in ODIs?
Hamilton Masakadza and Brendon Taylor were among the Zimbabwean openers whose records were broken by young Brian Bennett on Friday
Brian Bennett hits superb 169 to steer Zimbabwe to 49-run ODI win over Ireland
Brian Bennett hit a superb 169 to steer Zimbabwe to a 49-run victory over Ireland in the first One-Day International in Harare. The 21-year-old played the role of opener for the first time in ODI cricket and did not disappoint as he became the fourth-youngest player to hit a score of 150-plus in the format.
Bennett's 169 helps Zimbabwe beat Ireland in ODI
Brian Bennett's superb 169 helps Zimbabwe earn a 49-run win over Ireland in the opening one-day international in Harare.
ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI: Brian Bennett’s 169 gives Zimbabwe 1-0 lead over Ireland
Brian Bennett struck a fine century and his highest ODI score of 169 as Zimbabwe defeated Ireland by 49 runs in Harare on Friday in the first of three matches.
Bennett’s 169 guides Zimbabwe to series lead over Ireland
The 21-year-old opener played a crucial role alongside captain Craig Ervine, whose 66 helped Zimbabwe post a competitive 299 for five in their 50 overs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland First ODI, Review: Bennett's 169 leads Zimbabwe to victory over Ireland
Ireland went into the match on the back of a sequence of five matches without losing to the hosts in which they won three, with two washed out. With rain forecast, the fear of a similar fate to
Brian Bennett's 169 puts Zimbabwe 1-0 up
Zimbabwe 299 for 5 (Bennett 169, Ervine 66, Adair 2-55) beat Ireland 250 (Campher 44, Muzarabani 4-51, Ngarava 3-56) by 49 runs Brian Bennett delivered a Valentine Day's gift to all the cricket lovers at Harare Sports Club with a sublime 169 to set up Zimbabwe's 49-run win in the first ODI against Ireland on Friday.
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