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Chris Benjamin

Chris Benjamin
Role:
Batter
DOB:
29 April 1999 (Age 24)
Height:
6'2
Place of birth:
Johannesburg, South Africa

First Class Career Stats

12

Matches

534

Runs

28.1

Batting average

1

100s

1

50s

List A Career Stats

1

Matches

50

Runs

50

Batting average

0

100s

1

50s

T20 Career Stats

37

Matches

649

Runs

29.5

Batting average

0

100s

3

50s

Living the dream

In April 2021, Chris was approaching the end of his studies at Durham University and dreaming that the following months would bring a crack at becoming a professional cricketer.

In the two years since, he has lived the dream.

An aggressive and enterprising batter, his impressive form for the Bears’ Second XI earned elevation to the First XI and that was just the start. He took the opportunity with both hands and hasn’t looked back.

“I’m delighted to tie-down my future with Warwickshire. They have believed in me from the beginning after offering me a trial and rookie contract and I can’t wait to repay their faith.”

Chris Benjamin

Chris Benjamin

Batter

From nowhere, he was awarded a Hundred contract with Birmingham Phoenix and excelled there. Back with the Bears, he scored a maiden first-class century against Lancashire on his County Championship debut in 2021 and earned himself a three-year deal.

“It’s an absolute dream,” he says.

“To call Edgbaston your home is incredible and I’m really excited to be able to do that for three years and hopefully a lot longer.”

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