A remarkable shot I am curnan Harare Sports Club Ablaze, on day 2 on day 2 Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. Playing with patience and precision, the maiden registered her Test century – which not only delighted the home crowd but strengthened Zimbabwe’s hold on the match.
In a most promising position on the day, Zimbabwe first innings at 130/2, taking the first innings lead after only 127 on the day. His shots are laced with crisp drives, deft deflection and a calm presence under pressure.
Ben Curran smashes the girl test tone
Escape from Afghanistan Shahid of HashmatullahCurran worked the ball through mid-wicket for a single in hundred-mark fashion. As the crowd swelled at the concourse, Curran raised his helmet and raised his wound, acknowledging the applause and cheers he was soaking wet in the moment. It was a definite achievement not only for him, but also for the Curran family.
With this century, Curran became the only member of the Curran family to record hundreds in Tests and hundreds in the Odi format – something that will surely resonate back home in England and Zimbabwe. His innings provided the stability Zimbabwe needed at the top, ensuring they continued their dominance into the second day.
Curran’s impact was evident as Zimbabwe reached 290/5 in 83 overs. The middle-order partnership has given the home side a commanding position for Afghanistan’s bowlers to push hard on an unyielding surface.
Zimbabwe bowlers set the tone early
Zimbabwe’s dominance was laid on the opening day. Brad Evans‘Fiery Speam dismantled Afghanistan’s top order as he claimed a brilliant five-wicket drive. Muzarabani mubarakHis pace and accuracy complemented Evans perfectly as he took three important wickets.
Afghanistan, who once looked stable at 77/2, suffered a dramatic collapse to bowl out 127 in just 32.3 overs. Tourists’ sinking crew, patience and discipline, collapsed under constant pressure.
In response, Zimbabwe’s top order quickly took control. As the Keys got off to steady starts, Curran was a solid performer, carefully mixing aggression with caution in a well-paced innings that lifted the hosts to a substantial lead.
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Here is the reaction of the fans:
A brilliant test match century for the fantastic Ben Curran! First century for Zimbabwe and first century for a Zimbabwean opener at home since 2017.
What a knock🇿🇼 pic.twitter.com/bitkj32ivo
– Adam theo🇿🇼🏏 (@adamtheofilatos) October 21, 2025
A maiden Test century for Ben Curran
📝 https://t.co/93ligk7gg#Zimwafg #ExperienceZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/wyel8gdpqs
– Zimbabwe Cricket (@zimcricketv) October 21, 2025
Well Ben Ben
Curran 💯 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ptpdyspifp
– T-kay_91 (@tkay913) October 21, 2025
Ben Curran smashes his maiden Test century 🙌👏#Bencurran #Afgvzim pic.twitter.com/u1xnshkzhs
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) October 21, 2025
100 ✅️
Certified Opener
🏏🏏🏏🔥🔥🔥🇿🇼🇿🇿🇼🇼
Ben ruzvidzo lets curran in
These guys sure know how to answer critics. pic.twitter.com/wvdbqk4ilt– Maita Dziva (@maitadziva) October 21, 2025
Ben Curran – You beauty!! pic.twitter.com/xiof3701df
– ~Udit~ (@merovaious) October 21, 2025
Old congratulations @norfolkcccc Professional Ben Curran in a 💯 test match in Zimbabwe https://t.co/qijpa8jntf
– NCCA (National Counties Cricket Association) (@ncca_uk) October 21, 2025
A brilliant century from Ben Curran in Test cricket. First in this format. What a prospect. ❤️❤️❤️#Zimbabwe #Alvanistan #Cricket pic.twitter.com/b3pt6ajb41
– Shadman Sakib Arnob (@ Arnux05) October 21, 2025
Ben Curran gets 100👏👏 pic.twitter.com/4f7m8Myi7j
– Comic doctor 🇼🇿👩⚕️👨⚕️🤷 (@tavonga_chinez1) October 21, 2025
A phenomenal century for Ben Curran opens a brilliant batting display as the Zimbabwe opener! #Bencurran # Testseries2025 #Bigupdate #Zimvsafg pic.twitter.com/n3kevat3mp
– Jitendra Kumar (@Jitendra60203698) October 21, 2025
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