Chris Benjamin (cricketer) explained

Chris Benjamin
Fullname:Christopher Gavin Benjamin
Birth Date:29 April 1999
Birth Place:Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm medium
Role:Wicket-keeper
Club1:Durham MCCU
Year1:2019
Club2:Warwickshire
Clubnumber2:12
Club3:Durham (on loan)
Year3:2022
Club4:Birmingham Phoenix
Year4:2021–2023
Type1:First-class
Debutdate1:26 March
Debutyear1:2019
Debutfor1:Durham MCCU
Debutagainst1:Durham
Type2:List A
Debutdate2:22 July
Debutyear2:2021
Debutfor2:Warwickshire
Debutagainst2:Glamorgan
Hidedeliveries:true
Columns:3
Column1:FC
Matches1:14
Runs1:539
Bat Avg1:24.50
100S/50S1:1/1
Top Score1:127
Catches/Stumpings1:12/0
Column2:LA
Matches2:11
Runs2:260
Bat Avg2:37.14
100S/50S2:0/2
Top Score2:75
Catches/Stumpings2:6/0
Column3:T20
Matches3:68
Runs3:929
Bat Avg3:20.64
100S/50S3:0/3
Top Score3:68
Catches/Stumpings3:30/0
Date:19 August 2024
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1149157.html Cricinfo

Christopher Gavin Benjamin (born 29 April 1999) is a South African cricketer who plays for Warwickshire.[1] [2] He made his first-class debut on 26 March 2019, for Durham MCCU against Durham, as part of the Marylebone Cricket Club University fixtures.[3] In July 2021, he was awarded a rookie contract with Warwickshire County Cricket Club.[4] He made his Twenty20 debut on 18 July 2021, for Birmingham Bears in the 2021 T20 Blast.[5] He made his List A debut on 22 July 2021, for Warwickshire in the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup.[6]

Benjamin was a last minute addition to the Birmingham Phoenix team for the 2021 season of The Hundred, replacing injured Warwickshire teammate Adam Hose just one day before the tournament was due to begin.[7] He received wide praise for his performance in the Phoenix's first match, scoring 24 runs in 15 balls against the London Spirit to secure a three-wicket victory.[8] In August 2021, in the 2021 County Championship, Benjamin scored his maiden century in first-class cricket.[9]

Benjamin attended St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown.[10] In April 2022, he was bought by the Birmingham Phoenix for the 2022 season of The Hundred.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Benjamin . 26 March 2019 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  2. Web site: Cambridge CC overseas star eyeing county contract . Cambridge News . 26 March 2019.
  3. Web site: 2nd Match, Marylebone Cricket Club University Matches at Chester-le-Street, Mar 26-28 2019 . 26 March 2019 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  4. Web site: Warwickshire bring in Chris Benjamin as wicketkeeper back-up . ESPN Cricinfo . 1 July 2021.
  5. Web site: North Group, Birmingham, Jul 18 2021, Vitality Blast . ESPN Cricinfo . 18 July 2021.
  6. Web site: Cardiff, Jul 22 2021, Royal London One-Day Cup . ESPN Cricinfo . 22 July 2021.
  7. Web site: Birmingham Phoenix make local additions to men's team in The Hundred . Cricket World . 23 July 2021.
  8. News: Benjamin stars in thrilling Phoenix win . BBC Sport . 23 July 2021 . 23 July 2021.
  9. News: County Championship: Chris Benjamin and Sam Hain make tons as Warwickshire dominate Lancashire . BBC Sport . 30 August 2021 . 30 August 2021.
  10. Web site: St Andrew's College on their UK Cricket Tour . Grocotts Mail . 4 July 2017 . 27 July 2021 .
  11. News: The Hundred 2022: latest squads as Draft picks revealed . BBC Sport . 22 February 2022 . 5 April 2022.