Essex record a win over Glamorgan in their One Day Cup match, with Luc Benkenstein playing a central role. Benkenstein scores 140, described as decisive, to carry Essex to a successful total and keep their One Day Cup hopes alive. Glamorgan respond through Timm van der Gugten, who makes 118 not out. Despite van der Gugten’s unbeaten century, Glamorgan fall short of the target set by Essex. The reports agree that Benkenstein’s innings is the key difference, while van der Gugten’s performance highlights the strength of Glamorgan’s chase even though it does not result in victory. With Essex securing the win, their tournament ambitions remain in play while Glamorgan’s loss comes despite their standout individual batting effort. The match outcome is therefore shaped by the contrast between Essex’s leading century from Benkenstein and Glamorgan’s unbeaten 118 from van der Gugten, which cannot bridge the gap in the final result.