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.
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Alex Horton is a cricketer who played a key role for Glamorgan in their innings.
Jamie Porter is a cricketer for Essex who was rested for this match.
Luc Benkenstein is a cricketer who recently achieved a T20 career-best score.
Timm van der Gugten is a cricketer from the Netherlands who made his first professional hundred during the match against Essex.
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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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