Essex holds on for narrow victory over Glamorgan in One Day Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Essex secured a three-run victory over Glamorgan in the MetroBank One Day Cup at Sophia Gardens on August 7. Luc Benkenstein's 140 runs helped Essex post 312 runs, while Glamorgan finished their innings at 309 for 7, with Timm van der Gugten scoring an unbeaten 118. Glamorgan struggled initially, reaching 78 for 5, before a strong recovery led by van der Gugten and Horton, who scored 85. Despite the fightback, Essex managed to clinch the win thanks to strong bowling in the final overs.
- •Luc Benkenstein scored 140 runs off 109 balls for Essex.
- •Glamorgan reached 309 for 7 after struggling at 78 for 5.
- •Timm van der Gugten contributed an unbeaten 118 runs.
- •Essex posted a total of 312 runs in 47.1 overs.
- •Shane Snater took 3 wickets for Essex, finishing with 3-49.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Brilliant Benkenstein leads Essex to win over Glamorgan despite Van der Gugten ton
- 5:52 PMBBC Sport — Brilliant Benkenstein leads Essex to win over Glamorgan despite Van Der Gugten ton
"A brilliant 140 by Essex's Luc Benkenstein keeps their One Day Cup hopes alive despite Timm van der Gugten's 118 not out for Glamorgan.
"A brilliant 140 by Essex's Luc Benkenstein keeps their One Day Cup hopes alive despite Timm van der Gugten's 118 not out for Glamorgan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:00 PMBrilliant Benkenstein leads Essex to win over Glamorgan despite Van der Gugten ton
A brilliant 140 by Essex's Luc Benkenstein keeps their One Day Cup hopes alive despite Timm van der Gugten's 118 not out for Glamorgan.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 5:52 PMBrilliant Benkenstein leads Essex to win over Glamorgan despite Van Der Gugten ton
A brilliant 140 by Essex's Luc Benkenstein keeps their One Day Cup hopes alive despite Timm van der Gugten's 118 not out for Glamorgan.
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