Summary
Ben Stokes showcased a strong return from injury, taking 2-11 in just over 3 overs, while Brian Bennett scored Zimbabwe’s fastest Test century at Trent Bridge, amassing 139 runs as Zimbabwe was bowled out for 265. England declared at 565-6 and enforced the follow-on, leading by 300 runs, with Zimbabwe struggling at 30-2 after 10 overs in their second innings. Despite Bennett’s earlier heroics, he fell to Gus Atkinson, leaving Zimbabwe still 270 runs behind at the close of play.
