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by Elizabeth Botcherby & Matthew Henry

  1. Zim 183-3

    Driven down the ground!

    Brian Bennett moves to 99...

  2. Henry Olonga
    Former Zimbabwe player on Test Match Special

    Zimbabwe are playing with grit and fight.

    Brian Bennett has been brilliant today.

  3. Zim 179-3

    Now can Brian Bennett make the most of that life and get to his hundred? He gets four closer by punching the returning Gus Atkinson through point.

  4. Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    We haven't seen the ball move much but Ben Stokes moved it a bit there on what should've been a wicket.

  5. Zim 172-3

    Bennett 91, Raza 4

    Joe Root has taken that catch hundreds of times in his career and practice. His big mate Ben Stokes can't believe it.

    Brian Bennett could scamper his way into the nineties too.

  6. Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    There's no such thing as an easy slip catch but that was as easy as it goes. It was about hip height, one that Joe Root would normally take.

  7. Isa Guha
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    That would've been a golden return for Ben Stokes if that catch was taken.

  8. dropped catch

    Bennett dropped on 89

    Oh no. Oh no.

    Ben Stokes' first ball is a no-ball but the second is edged to Joe Root by Brian Bennett.

    It's a simple chance at first slip for Root but somehow his mate spills it.

  9. Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    Now we're going to have an interesting moment, Ben Stokes is about to bowl.

    Hopefully he comes out as if he's never left.

  10. Ben Stokes is going to finish this Bashir over.

    Remember he has not bowled competitively for five months.

  11. dropped catch

    Raza dropped on 2

    Shoaib Bashir puts down a tough caught and bowled chance. It was hit hard by Sikandar Raza to the spinner's right.

    Bashir dives but only gets a fingertip on the ball. He's cut that finger too and is going to have to leave the field.

  12. Here's that second wicket Shoaib Bashir managed to snare...

    'Bowled him!' - Williams dismissed by Bashir for 25

  13. Zim 165-3

    Bashir certainly looks more comfortable with Sikandar Raza on strike too. The new batter hasn't found his groove yet, meaning Bashir can impose himself.

  14. Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    'Bowled him!' - Williams dismissed by Bashir for 25

    You would think Ben Stokes will keep Bashir going now he's got a couple of wickets. The next change would be either Atkinson back for another spell or Stokes.

  15. Zim 164-3

    Bennett 88, Raza 0

    Brian Bennett or Brian Lara? Now the Harare-born right-hander just dabs his bat on one to run it to the third man boundary.

    He's not fussed when it comes to facing Sam Cook, who has leaked eight runs in the over.

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    Brian Bennett. I'd never heard of him until today. One of the great things about cricket is it's uncanny ability to conjure up interesting stories. This could well be the most memorable day of his career. Hope he gets a ton.

    Jonathan, Tynemouth

  17. Zim 160-3

    Brian Bennett, meanwhile, continues on his merry way. Four more to him via another textbook drive.

  18. Zim 156-3

    A squeal of anticipation greets the final ball of Shoaib Bashir's over as Sikandar Raza almost plays all around it. Three dots end the over.

  19. Sikandar Raza, another veteran, is Zimbabwe's number five.

  20. Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    Sean WilliamsReuters

    That is quite a good piece of bowling. The ball that was swept for four was quite slow. That was significantly quicker. I think there was a change of pace there.

    It slightly deceived Williams. That will improve his confidence hugely.