Brendan Taylor scored 123 runs off 54 balls on Sunday to become the oldest player from a Full Member nation to record a men's T20 international century. The 39-year-old Zimbabwe cricketer surpassed Sikandar Raza's previous record by more than one year during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier match against Botswana. Taylor reached his century in 46 deliveries, and his performance marked the second T20 international hundred for Zimbabwe.
Brian Bennett added 65 runs off 33 balls as Zimbabwe posted 259-5 before restricting Botswana to 89-8 for a 170-run victory. Taylor described the achievement as overwhelming, and he said he had hoped only to make a small contribution. The veteran batsman expressed gratitude for returning to the national team setup, and he noted that the squad's recent performances have arrived at an opportune moment.
Brian Bennett added 65 runs off 33 balls as Zimbabwe posted 259-5 before restricting Botswana to 89-8 for a 170-run victory. Taylor described the achievement as overwhelming, and he said he had hoped only to make a small contribution. The veteran batsman expressed gratitude for returning to the national team setup, and he noted that the squad's recent performances have arrived at an opportune moment.
