ZIM vs SA, 1st Test: Brian Bennett ruled out with concussion

Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett has been sidelined from the ongoing first Test against South Africa after suffering a mild concussion.The opening batsman, who recently scored 139 against England at Nottingham, was batting at 19 runs from 24 balls on day two when he was hit on the helmet while attempting to hook a delivery from fast bowler Kwena Maphaka.Despite receiving extensive on-field medical attention, Bennett continued his innings briefly. He faced three more balls from Codi Yusuf in the following over before leaving the field.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!During the lunch interval, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed Bennett's withdrawal from the match. Following concussion protocols, Prince Masvaure will serve as his replacement for the remainder of the Test.

The 21-year-old Bennett will not participate further in this Test match due to the concussion-related substitution.On Saturday, South Africa’s Lhuan-dre Pretorius made history by becoming the youngest player to score 150 in Test cricket, hitting 153 on debut against Zimbabwe at just 19 years and 93 days. He broke a 48-year-old record set by Pakistan's Javed Miandad.

Pretorius also became the youngest South African to score a Test century, reaching his hundred off 112 balls and his 150 in just 157.

Coming in at 23-3, he and fellow debutant Dewald Brevis (51) helped rescue South Africa with a rapid 95-run stand. Corbin Bosch, in his second Test, added another century, finishing day one unbeaten after reaching 100 on the third-last ball. South Africa, playing with three debutants and resting many senior players, ended the day on 418-9. Spinner Keshav Maharaj captained the side in their first Test in Zimbabwe in 11 years. Despite two edge appeals, Pretorius was not given out and made the most of his fortune in a memorable debut.