Resuming on 326 for 5, Zimbabwe added 178 runs to their overnight total, with Brian Bennett completing a century on his Test captaincy debut. Having begun the day unbeaten on 71, Bennett went on to score 128 off 206 deliveries, striking 11 fours. He shared a valuable 96-run stand for the sixth wicket with Wessly Madhevere, who contributed 54 off 70 balls, as Zimbabwe moved past the 350-run mark and consolidated their position.
