Abu Dhabi, Oct. 17 -- Veteran batter Brendan Taylor made history, overtaking legendary Andy Flower for most ODI runs by a Zimbabwe player.

Brendan, 40, achieved this feat during his side's tri-nation series game against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. The tri-series also features Afghanistan. The 40-year-old batter rolled back the clock, scoring 81 in 101 balls, with 10 fours at a strike rate of 80.20.

Brendan, having made his ODI debut back in 2004, has now made 6,837 runs in 211 matches and 209 innings at an average of 35.24, with a strike rate of 76.55, with 11 centuries and 40 fifties. His best score is 145*. He has overtaken Andy (6,786 runs in 213 matches and 208 innings at an average of 35.34, with four centuries and 55 fifties).

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