# Benkenstein stars as Essex beat Glamorgan despite Van der Gugten century

Essex secured a victory over Glamorgan in their cricket match, with a standout performance from Benkenstein proving decisive. Glamorgan's Van der Gugten scored a century but it was not enough to prevent the loss. The result adds to Essex's strong run in the competition.

**Importance:** 2/5

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c1w1zdgnny0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:52:01 GMT