Zimbabwe’s cricket star Brian Bennett has earned a prestigious nomination for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2025, standing tall among cricket’s elite. The explosive opener is the only player from Zimbabwe and indeed from outside India ,in contention for the award, competing with Indian stars Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav for the coveted honour.
Bennett’s inclusion caps off a remarkable month for the right-hander, whose blistering form with the bat has been instrumental in Zimbabwe’s recent success. Across nine T20 internationals, Bennett amassed an impressive 497 runs at an average of 55.22 and a strike rate of 165.66, making him one of the most consistent performers in world cricket during September.
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His run of scores included a string of match winning knocks in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final, where he struck 72, 65, and a stunning 111 in consecutive innings. His dominant performances not only secured victories for the Chevrons but also guaranteed Zimbabwe’s qualification for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Bennett’s fearless approach and clean ball striking have drawn comparisons to some of the modern greats, as he continues to establish himself as the heartbeat of Zimbabwe’s batting lineup.
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