Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Brian Bennett Makes T20I History in Zimbabwe Qualifier
Brian Bennett, a 21-year-old cricketer, made T20I history!
He hit six boundaries (fours) in a single over, a feat never before accomplished in T20 Internationals.
Playing in the Africa qualifier for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Bennett's performance helped Zimbabwe defeat Kenya.
Zimbabwe won, securing their spot in the World Cup along with Namibia.
The match occurred in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Brian Bennett hit six fours in one over, a T20I first.
Zimbabwe qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Bennett scored 51 runs.
Zimbabwe beat Kenya in the semi-finals.
Namibia also qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- Who
- Brian Bennett
- What
- Became the first batter to hit six fours in an over in T20Is
- When
- October 3, 2025
- Where
- Harare, Zimbabwe
- Why
- During the T20 World Cup 2026 Africa Qualifier
- Event
- T20 World Cup 2026 Africa Qualifier
- Winner
- Zimbabwe
- Key Player
- Brian Bennett
- Bennett's Achievement
- First to hit six fours in an over in T20Is
- Opponent
- Kenya
- Zimbabwe Score
- 123-3
- Kenya Score
- 122-6
Sources
Namibia Storm into T20 World Cup 2026 with Crushing Win in African Regional Qualifiers
Namibia seal 2026 T20 World Cup spot
Bennett, Smit star as Zimbabwe, Namibia reach T20 World Cup
Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for next year’s T20 World Cup
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe Qualify For Mega Event After Missing Out In 2024
