Nationality: South Africa
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Date of Birth: 1999-04-29 Age: 25
Chris Benjamin, born on 29th April 1999, embarked on his cricketing voyage like many young talents, with dreams and a bat in hand. His journey from the parks of Bristol to the hallowed grounds of international cricket is a story of perseverance and skill. Like many who have excelled, Chris found his calling early, inspired by the likes of Adam Gilchrist and Jos Buttler, legendary wicketkeepers who redefined the game.
From the tender age of 11, Chris showed remarkable flair behind the stumps and an aggressive right-handed batting style that would make bowlers wary. His early cricketing years were marked by dedication, spending his weekends and evenings at local clubs, sharpening his skills. With a prodigious ability to adapt, he developed versatile bowling capabilities, offering his team options whenever required.
Chris made waves during his school years, breaking several records with awe-inspiring performances that got him noticed by county scouts. His selection for the county team at 18 was inevitable, and soon he made his professional debut with Somerset, quickly becoming a linchpin in the squad. One of his defining early performances came against Surrey, where his quick reflexes and a sudden shift with the bat turned the match, forecasting the remarkable career to follow.
The apex of Chris's achievements came during the County Championship of 2022, where his dual role as a wicketkeeper and a lower-order batsman was instrumental in Somerset's title victory. He also etched his name in the records as the only player in the championship to score over 500 runs and claim 30 dismissals that season—a testament to his invaluable all-round contributions.
Amidst numerous gripping encounters, a particular rivalry with Kent stands out. Chris, with his undeterred focus, has time and again turned these contests into spectacles, pushing Somerset past their adversaries with clutch performances.
Chris's playing style is a blend of aggression and strategic patience, mastering the art of pacing an innings while keeping a calm head under pressure. His lightning-fast stumpings and reliable glove work have proven pivotal in turning games. His versatile bowling, although not his primary role, has occasionally helped in breaking crucial partnerships.
His career is punctuated by moments that remind fans why they love the game—an audacious reverse-sweep under pressure, a leap to catch an edge, or a surprising over that changes the course. Chris Benjamin remains an influential figure on the pitch, constantly evolving and inspiring the next generation of cricketers.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 47 | 45 | 10 | 778 | 68 | 17.29 | 544 | 143.01 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| List A | 11 | 8 | 1 | 260 | 75 | 32.50 | 289 | 89.97 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 21 |
| 100-Ball | 18 | 18 | 6 | 208 | 37 | 11.56 | 171 | 121.64 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 18 |
| 4day | 11 | 18 | 1 | 378 | 127 | 21.00 | 848 | 44.58 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 43 |
| T10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 2.50 | 16 | 62.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | - | 13.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100-Ball | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-02-02
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