Ben Curran Century vs Bangladesh: Enters Elite Zimbabwe Record List

Ben Curran Century vs Bangladesh: On the cricket field, we often witness innings that not only rescue a team from a crisis but also earn a place in the history books. A remarkable feat of this kind was witnessed at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. In the second match of the three-game ODI series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, Ben Curran scored a magnificent century, saving his team’s blushes and setting a very special record in the process.

Interestingly, while Ben Curran’s younger brother, Sam Curran, is a star all-rounder for the England cricket team, Ben represents Zimbabwe at the international level.

Zimbabwe Top-Order Collapse In 2nd ODI

Zimbabwe, having won the toss and elected to bat first, got off to a disastrous start. Their middle order crumbled against the Bangladeshi bowlers, and the team lost four crucial wickets with the score at just 66. It appeared as though Zimbabwe would be bowled out cheaply, but opener Ben Curran had other plans.

Ben Curran Match-Saving Innings and Stats

While wickets kept tumbling at one end, top-order batsman Ben Curran stood firm at the crease, anchoring the innings resolutely.

He not only steadied the innings but also took the Bangladeshi bowlers to the cleaners, scoring the second century of his ODI career.

• Balls faced: 135
• Runs scored: 111 (not out)
• Fours: 9
• Highlight of the innings: He remained unbeaten throughout the full 50 overs and guided the team to a respectable total.

Ben Curran Enters Elite Zimbabwe Record List

With this century, Ben Curran has etched his name in the history of Zimbabwe cricket. He has become the ninth opener in Zimbabwe’s history to remain unbeaten after batting through the entire 50 overs in an ODI match. This list includes the names of Zimbabwean cricketing legends such as Andy Flower and Grant Flower.

Openers who batted for 50 overs for Zimbabwe -ODI

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