1979 Benson & Hedges Cup
| Administrator(s) | Test and County Cricket Board |
|---|---|
| Cricket format | Limited overs cricket (55 overs per innings) |
| Champions | Essex (1st title) |
| Participants | 20 |
| Matches | 47 |
| Most runs | 591 Graham Gooch (Essex) |
| Most wickets | 19 John Lever (Essex) |
The 1979 Benson & Hedges Cup was the eighth competition of cricket's Benson & Hedges Cup. The competition was won by Essex County Cricket Club.