Benfield's Batting Paves Way For Rugby CC's Cup Triumph

Mr Ed Benfield's brutal batting helped inspire Rugby CC to a 71-run victory over Water Orton in last weekend's T20 final at Edgbaston.

Playing at Edgbaston, home to Warwickshire CC and a test ground to boot, will surely be a highlight in the impressive cricket career of Bablake Junior School's Head of Sport. Despite increased pressure, on and off the pitch, to live up to his reputation as a bludgeoning batsman, Mr Benfield did not disappoint his ever-growing fan club.

Opening the batting, with his customary scant regard for opposition bowling, he shared an exciting opening partnership of 76, from just eight overs, before being dismissed for 34, looking to entertain the select and partisan crowd with another lusty blow.

Despite the opposition pegging Rugby back a little after Mr Benfield's departure, the final total posted proved too much for Water Orton, who went from a respectable 67-2 to 97 all out, leaving a weary, experienced Rugby team proud victors.

Sadly we were unable to muster the same reception for Mr Benfield on our terrace this week that Paralympic hero Kare Adenegan received on her return from Rio, but we understand the Junior School staff waved their hero back to school with a Guernsey flag or two before it was back to teaching!

To read the Rugby Advertiser's official review of the final, please click here.

Photograph submitted.