Zimbabwe opener ruled out of Bulawayo Test due to concussion
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.
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