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‘I’m Bennet!’ – Zimbabwe cricketer’s hilarious response to journalist goes viral

Fans crack jokes, debate missed century chance, and eye possible IPL move

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India's captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, being congratulated by Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett, front left, after winning an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Image credits/PTI Photo)
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A short Instagram reel featuring a journalist questioning Zimbabwe batter Brian Bennet has gone viral, leaving fans amused by the player’s confused response.

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In the India-Zimbabwe match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, Bennet fell three runs short of his hundred.

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Later, in the post-match press conference, the journalist asks him, “Bennet had a good chance to score a century. Why didn’t your batters give him a chance?”

Bennet, momentarily puzzled, responds, “I’m Bennet,” leaving viewers laughing at the unexpected twist.

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Fans flocked to the comments to react to the humorous exchange.

One user wrote, “He’s Bennett, remember the name,” while another noted, “Surya gave bowling to Dube, he could have used it and scored the 100. He missed the opportunity, but well played.”

Some even speculated about the cricketer’s future, with a fan commenting, “IPL contract coming soon.”

The short, light-hearted clip has sparked widespread engagement, with fans sharing memes and reactions across social media.

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