Bennett, Taylor tons power Zimbabwe to 504

CENTURIES from captain Brian Bennett and Brendan Taylor powered Zimbabwe to a commanding first-innings total of 504 all out against Afghanistan on the second day of the opening Test at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium today.

Bennett, leading Zimbabwe in a Test for the first time, scored 128 off 206 balls, including 11 fours, to register his third Test century. Taylor had laid the foundation on the opening day with 131 off 168 balls, his seventh Test hundred.

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