Luc Benkenstein

South African cricketer (born 2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Luc Martin Benkenstein (born 2 November 2004)[1] is a South African-born English cricketer.[2][3]

Fullname
Luc Martin Benkenstein
Born (2004-11-02) 2 November 2004 (age 21)
Durban, South Africa
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm leg break
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Luc Benkenstein
Personal information
Full name
Luc Martin Benkenstein
Born (2004-11-02) 2 November 2004 (age 21)
Durban, South Africa
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm leg break
RoleAll-rounder
RelationsDale Benkenstein (father)
Martin Benkenstein (grandfather)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021–presentEssex (squad no. 99)
2024Chitwan Rhinos
First-class debut9 September 2024 Essex v Nottinghamshire
List A debut8 August 2021 Essex v Durham
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 2 30 25
Runs scored 8 791 346
Batting average 4.00 28.25 21.62
100s/50s 0/0 0/6 0/2
Top score 4 83 62
Balls bowled 751 268
Wickets 24 15
Bowling average 34.95 29.06
5 wickets in innings 1 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 6/42 2/23
Catches/stumpings 2/– 8/– 12/–
Source: Cricinfo, 26 August 2025
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Career

Benkenstein was born in Durban, South Africa and attended Seaford College in West Sussex.[4] He made his List A debut on 8 August 2021, for Essex in the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup.[5]

In 2022, he was named in the team of the tournament in the Pakistan Junior League.[6][7] In June 2024, Benkenstein was selected as captain of the England U19s team for their home series against Sri Lanka U19s.[8][9]

In October 2024, Benkenstein signed to play for the Chitwan Rhinos in the inaugural Nepal Premier League T20 tournament.[10]

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