Cup perfection for the Bears

Warwickshire retained their 100 per cent record in the Metro Bank One Day Cup as they beat a heavily-depleted Surrey side by three runs in a thriller at Rugby School.

Chris Benjamin’s cleanly-hit 75 (51 balls) and Michael Burgess’ classy 60 (58) offered high entertainment to a 2,500 crowd in the delightful, sylvan setting as they lifted the home side to 311 for nine. James Taylor (three for 43) and Cameron Steel (three for 58) led the bowling for a Surrey side missing 15 players on England or Hundred duty.