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Kent Sign Wicketkeeper-Batter Chris Benjamin from Warwickshire

Kent Sign Wicketkeeper-Batter Chris Benjamin from Warwickshire

By September 30, 2024 0

Kent County Cricket Club has bolstered its wicketkeeping ranks with the signing of Chris Benjamin from Warwickshire on a three-year contract. The 25-year-old South African-born player, who holds a British passport, has impressed in limited opportunities for the Bears and in the Hundred.

Benjamin’s breakthrough came in the 2021 Hundred, where he was drafted as a replacement player for Birmingham Phoenix. Despite having played only one senior T20 for Warwickshire, he made an immediate impact, scoring 24 off 15 balls to guide his team to victory. He continued to feature regularly in the tournament’s first three seasons.

In first-class cricket, Benjamin made a century on debut for Warwickshire but has had limited opportunities in the longer format. He has made 10 appearances for the county, averaging 22.23.

Kent’s director of cricket, Simon Cook, expressed his delight at securing Benjamin’s services. “We’re delighted to have attracted a player of Chris’ talent to Kent on a long-term contract,” Cook said. “He is still a young player with a lot of potential to improve further, and we’re pleased to Kent to be the place for him to do so.”

Benjamin, who moved to the UK in 2018 to study, is excited about the opportunity to play regularly for Kent. “I’m excited to be joining Kent and having the opportunity to play regularly across multiple formats,” Benjamin said. “There is a young squad here that will only improve over time, and there’s a clear plan for Kent to return to the highs of their recent successes in the future. It’s an exciting project to be a part of.”

Benjamin’s arrival will strengthen Kent’s wicketkeeping options, with Ollie Robinson and Jordan Cox having left over the last two seasons, and Sam Billings signing a white-ball contract. The club’s keeper in Championship cricket this summer has been Harry Finch.

Kent were relegated from Division One of the County Championship earlier this month, finishing bottom of the table. They also finished last in the South Group of the Vitality Blast and seventh in Group A of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

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Warwickshire Trail Nottinghamshire by 344 Runs, Relegation Looms

Warwickshire Trail Nottinghamshire by 344 Runs, Relegation Looms

By September 28, 2024 0

Warwickshire’s hopes of avoiding relegation from the Vitality County Championship were dealt a blow as they trailed Nottinghamshire by 344 runs at the end of the third day at Trent Bridge.

Nottinghamshire declared their first innings on 487, with Kyle Verreynne scoring an unbeaten 148 and Ben Duckett making 130. Warwickshire, needing 338 to avoid the follow-on, were bowled out for 143, with Sam Hain top-scoring with 59.

Nottinghamshire resumed on 324 for 6 and quickly added runs, with Verreynne reaching his century off just 167 balls. Warwickshire finally broke through when Rob Lord was LBW for 31, but Nottinghamshire continued to score freely, with Brett Hutton and Farhan Ahmed adding valuable runs.

Warwickshire’s reply got off to a poor start, with Rob Yates and Alex Davies both dismissed cheaply. Will Rhodes and Hain steadied the ship, but Ahmed removed both left-handers in quick succession to leave Warwickshire struggling on 105 for 4.

With only 155 overs remaining in the match, Warwickshire will need to bat aggressively on the fourth day to avoid defeat. However, the pitch is beginning to take spin, and Nottinghamshire will be confident of bowling them out again.

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McCann's Century Rescues Notts in Relegation Battle

McCann’s Century Rescues Notts in Relegation Battle

By September 27, 2024 0

Nottinghamshire’s Freddie McCann emerged as a beacon of hope for the relegation-threatened side, scoring a magnificent 130 to guide his team to a respectable 324 for 6 against Warwickshire at Trent Bridge. The match resumed after a day’s abandonment due to rain, with 110 overs lost so far.

McCann, a 19-year-old left-hander, showcased his exceptional talent, adding to his impressive scores of 51 and 154 in his brief seven-inning career. His innings helped Notts recover from a precarious 55 for 3, with Jack Haynes contributing a steady 47 and Kyle Verreynne an unbeaten 76.

On a pitch that proved to be benign, Nottinghamshire secured two batting points, ensuring a draw would suffice for both sides to avoid relegation. The home team’s batting performance was a stark contrast to their struggles on Thursday, when they managed only 33 for 2 on a seaming pitch.

Warwickshire’s Michael Booth struck early, dismissing Joe Clarke for 12, but McCann and Haynes steadied the innings with a 127-run partnership. Haynes’s dismissal to Danny Briggs’s spin brought Verreynne to the crease, who settled in quickly and accelerated the scoring rate.

McCann’s innings ended abruptly when he was yorked by Craig Miles, but Verreynne continued to flourish, reaching his half-century from 63 balls. Lyndon James’s brief stay at the crease ended with an edge to slip, but Notts had already secured their second batting point.

With Warwickshire needing to claim their final bowling point and pass 300 themselves to avoid relegation, the match remains finely poised. However, the weather remains a concern, with rain forecast for both Nottingham and Worcester, where Lancashire are also battling to avoid the drop.

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Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire Battle for Survival in Rain-Hit Clash

Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire Battle for Survival in Rain-Hit Clash

By September 26, 2024 0

Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire, two teams facing relegation concerns, played out a rain-affected first day of their Vitality County Championship clash at Trent Bridge. With Lancashire’s progress in Worcester looming over the match, both sides were eager to secure points to avoid the drop.

Warwickshire, winning the toss, made the most of the limited overs possible. Olly Hannon-Dalby and Ed Barnard shared the wickets, dismissing Haseeb Hameed and Ben Slater to leave Nottinghamshire struggling at 33 for 2.

The conditions were challenging throughout, with the pitch affected by recent rain. Warwickshire’s bowlers found consistent movement, making batting difficult for Nottinghamshire.

Meanwhile, in Worcester, Lancashire’s strong start put pressure on Nottinghamshire. The Red Rose claimed seven wickets before the close, leaving them on the verge of securing the full three bowling points.

Nottinghamshire’s hopes of reaching 300 and claiming two batting points now seem slim. If Lancashire takes only the three bowling points but still wins in Worcester, Nottinghamshire will need to draw to avoid relegation.

Warwickshire’s safety is also at stake, but a better forecast for the remaining days of the match offers hope. Both teams have a long way to go before their fates are decided.

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Essex Dominate Warwickshire with 111-Run Lead on Opening Day

Essex Dominate Warwickshire with 111-Run Lead on Opening Day

By September 17, 2024 0

Essex’s bowlers dominated the opening day of their Vitality County Championship match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston, bowling the hosts out for a paltry 78 and taking a commanding lead of 111.

Shane Snater led the Essex attack with a devastating spell of 5 for 13, while Jamie Porter and Sam Cook also chipped in with three wickets apiece. Warwickshire’s only resistance came from Will Rhodes, who scored 29 in his final home appearance before joining Durham.

In reply, Essex stumbled to 50 for 5 but recovered to close on 189 for 9 thanks to contributions from Michael Pepper (37), Snater (33 not out), Matt Critchley (32), and Simon Harmer (31). Ed Barnard and Craig Miles took three wickets each for Warwickshire, but Essex’s lead looks decisive.

Essex’s victory would be their second emphatic win in a row, while Warwickshire’s supporters are left to digest a disappointing end to a lackluster home championship campaign.

Porter and Olly Hannon-Dalby started the day as the country’s joint leading wicket-takers on 46, and Porter quickly moved to 48 by removing Warwickshire’s openers. Sam Hain was also trapped lbw by Cook, leaving Warwickshire reeling at 18 for 3.

Hamza Shaikh showed some resistance with a 37-ball eight, but Snater struck twice in quick succession to remove him and Barnard. Rhodes provided some hope with a gritty 29, but he eventually edged a delivery from Snater to Pepper.

The last ball of the morning saw Cook knock out Michael Burgess’s middle stump, and the innings imploded after lunch, with Snater wrapping it up with an lbw decision against Hannon-Dalby.

Essex’s reply began poorly, with Robin Das and Tom Westley falling cheaply. Barnard then struck twice in three balls to leave Essex at 50 for 5. However, the lower order batted patiently, with Critchley and Pepper adding 55 in 18 overs.

Critchley and Pepper eventually fell, but Harmer and Snater added a valuable 39. Miles removed Harmer and Cook in quick succession, but Snater’s cameo, including three successive fours off Miles, lifted Essex’s lead over 100.

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Rhodes Century Rescues Warwickshire in Worcestershire Draw

Rhodes Century Rescues Warwickshire in Worcestershire Draw

By September 12, 2024 0

Warwickshire and Worcestershire played out a thrilling draw in their Vitality County Championship clash at Visit Worcestershire New Road, with Will Rhodes’ third century of the season proving crucial for the Bears.

Warwickshire, following on after being bowled out for 128 in their first innings, found themselves eight runs behind with three wickets down at the start of the final day. However, Rhodes, who is leaving Warwickshire for Durham at the end of the season, showed his class with an unbeaten 121 to steer his side to safety.

Rhodes, who has now scored 994 runs in first-class cricket this season, received excellent support from 18-year-old Hamza Shaikh (33 not out), who is enjoying a breakthrough season. The pair added an unbroken 83 as Warwickshire batted through the possible play on the fourth day without losing a wicket.

Worcestershire, despite their lengthy injury list, can reflect on a positive season that has virtually guaranteed them another campaign of Division One cricket. Away triumphs over Durham and Essex, after being firmly behind the eight-ball in both games, were evidence of their fighting spirit and belief.

The result leaves Worcestershire and Warwickshire 40 and 36 points respectively ahead of second-from-bottom Lancashire, with both sides strongly placed to ensure another season of top-flight cricket.

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Alex Davies Reaches 1,000 Runs in Division One

Alex Davies Reaches 1,000 Runs in Division One

By September 10, 2024 0

Warwickshire captain Alex Davies etched his name into the record books on a rain-affected second day against Worcestershire at Visit Worcestershire New Road, becoming the first player to reach 1,000 runs in Division One of the Vitality County Championship this season.

Davies, who began the day needing just 34 runs, reached the milestone in style, smashing Logan van Beek for two sixes and a boundary in a single over. The 30-year-old, who moved to Warwickshire for the 2022 season, has now achieved the feat for the second time in his career, having previously done so for Lancashire in 2017.

Davies’ impressive innings was eventually ended by Ethan Brookes, who delivered a superb nine-over spell that yielded two wickets. However, Warwickshire had already secured a second batting point before the innings was closed out, with Jack Home pulling Chris Rushworth for successive boundaries to bring up the 300.

Rushworth then struck twice in quick succession, trapping Home lbw and knocking out the off stump of Amar Virdi, leaving Tom Taylor unbeaten on 36.

Warwickshire’s reply got off to a solid start, with Davies reaching his half-century off just 59 balls. However, Brookes struck with the first delivery after lunch, dismissing Will Rhodes, and then claimed the prized scalp of Davies, who inside-edged onto his stumps.

Van Beek then removed Sam Hain, leaving Warwickshire on 112 for 4 at the close of play. Despite the rain interruptions, the day belonged to Davies, who has been in scintillating form throughout the season, averaging 56.88 with four centuries to his name.

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D'Oliveira Inspires Worcestershire Recovery in Warwickshire Clash

D’Oliveira Inspires Worcestershire Recovery in Warwickshire Clash

By September 9, 2024 0

Worcestershire’s Brett D’Oliveira continued his impressive form since returning from injury, scoring a crucial 76 to lead his team’s recovery on the opening day of their Vitality County Championship clash with Warwickshire.

D’Oliveira, who has now scored four consecutive half-centuries, walked to the crease with Worcestershire struggling at 67 for 4. He received excellent support from Adam Hose (33), Matthew Waite (53), and Logan van Beek (43) in partnerships that helped the hosts rally to 294 for 8 at the close of play.

Waite, making his return from a side strain, also made a significant contribution with a fluent half-century. Oliver Hannon-Dalby, Warwickshire’s leading wicket-taker in Division One, added three more scalps to his tally, taking his season total to 46.

Warwickshire skipper Alex Davies won the toss and elected to field on a wicket that offered variable bounce. Hannon-Dalby made the early breakthrough, dismissing Jake Libby for 10. Kashif Ali (15) and Gareth Roderick (0) also fell cheaply, leaving Worcestershire in a precarious position.

D’Oliveira and Hose steadied the innings, taking the score to 77 for 4 at lunch. After the break, D’Oliveira and Waite put on a 76-run partnership, with Waite reaching his fifty from 71 balls.

Waite’s dismissal to Michael Rae brought van Beek to the crease, and he formed a 43-run stand with D’Oliveira. However, D’Oliveira’s innings came to an end when he was caught at first slip by Yates off Will Rhodes.

The second new ball accounted for van Beek, with Hannon-Dalby claiming his third wicket. Jack Home and Tom Taylor then put on an unbroken 52-run partnership to earn Worcestershire a valuable batting point.

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Warwickshire Crush Kent by Innings and 21 Runs for First County Championship Win

Warwickshire Crush Kent by Innings and 21 Runs for First County Championship Win

By August 31, 2024 0

Warwickshire’s dominance over Kent continued on the third day of their Vitality County Championship clash at Edgbaston, as the hosts secured a resounding innings and 21-run victory.

Kent, resuming on 157 for 3, initially showed some resilience, reaching 171 before Warwickshire’s seamers, led by Oliver Hannon-Dalby, unleashed a devastating spell. Hannon-Dalby claimed three wickets in quick succession, trapping Jack Leaning and Tawanda Muyeye lbw and having Charlie Stobo caught behind.

Ed Barnard then joined the wicket-taking party, dismissing Grant Stewart and Matt Parkinson. Alfie Ogborne fell to Michael Rae, leaving Joey Evison as the lone ranger for Kent. Evison played a valiant innings, reaching a 93-ball half-century, but his efforts were in vain as he eventually holed out to Alex Davies off Michael Booth.

Hannon-Dalby finished with impressive figures of 6 for 43, taking his match tally to 9 for 74. Warwickshire’s victory was their first in the County Championship this season and moved them away from the relegation zone.

Kent, on the other hand, suffered their sixth consecutive defeat and are now in serious danger of dropping out of Division One. Injuries to Muyeye and Stewart further compounded their misery.

Warwickshire’s triumph was built on the back of their strong batting performance in the first innings, with Sam Rhodes scoring a double century and Barnard contributing 65. Kent’s bowlers struggled to contain the Warwickshire batsmen, with only Darren Stevens managing to take more than one wicket.

The victory is a significant boost for Warwickshire, who have struggled for consistency in recent seasons. Kent, meanwhile, face an uphill battle to avoid relegation as they head into the final stretch of the County Championship campaign.

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Warwickshire Dominate Kent, Edge Closer to Championship Win

Warwickshire Dominate Kent, Edge Closer to Championship Win

By August 29, 2024 0

Warwickshire’s relentless pursuit of their first Championship victory of the season gained momentum on the opening day of their Division One clash against relegation-threatened Kent at Edgbaston.

Kent’s batting woes continued unabated as they were bundled out for a paltry 156 in just 39.5 overs. Michael Booth, Olly Hannon-Dalby, and Chris Rushworth shared nine wickets, dismantling Kent’s fragile batting lineup. Only Ben Compton (70) and Joey Evison (20) managed double-figure scores.

Warwickshire’s seamers exploited the conditions to perfection, with Hannon-Dalby claiming his 500th wicket in all formats for the Bears. Kent’s fielding was equally abysmal, with a crucial drop of Compton on 1 proving costly.

In response, Warwickshire openers Rob Yates and Alex Davies made a brisk start, adding 62 in 11 overs. Davies departed for 29, but Will Rhodes (82*) and Sam Hain (44) consolidated the innings with a patient 94-run partnership.

Rhodes, in particular, played with composure and determination, reaching his 11th first-class century. Warwickshire ended the day on 207 for 3, holding a commanding 51-run lead.

Kent’s relegation fears intensified with this dismal performance. They have now collected just nine batting points from ten games and face an uphill battle to avoid the drop to Division Two.

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