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England Enforces Follow-On After Dominating Zimbabwe in One-Off Test

England declared at 565-6 and dismissed Zimbabwe for 265, with Ben Stokes' impactful return to bowling setting up a commanding position at Trent Bridge.

Cricket - International Test Match Series - England v Zimbabwe - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - May 22, 2025 England's Joe Root celebrates after reaching 13,000 test runs in his career Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
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Overview

  • England's top three batters—Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope—each scored centuries, propelling the hosts to a massive first-innings total of 565-6 declared.
  • Joe Root reached the milestone of 13,000 Test runs, becoming the fifth batter in history to achieve this feat.
  • Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett hit a record-breaking 97-ball century but found little support as his team was bowled out for 265, trailing by 300 runs.
  • Ben Stokes marked his return to bowling with two crucial wickets, contributing to Zimbabwe's collapse and England enforcing the follow-on.
  • Zimbabwe closed day two at 30-2 in their second innings, leaving England firmly in control and on course for a potential victory inside three days.