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Lancashire vs Middlesex Scorecard, Division 2
201 (67.2 ov) & 84 (38.4 ov)
MiddlesexWon
169 (43.2 ov) & 117/4 (21.5 ov)
Middlesex won by 6 wickets
Middlesex won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Started
- Fri, 8 May, 15:30 IST
- Venue
- Old Trafford
- Data checked
- 05:41:30 IST
Match summary
Middlesex won by 6 wickets.
Division 2 · County Championship Division Two · Old Trafford · 8 May 2026
Middlesex won the toss and elected to bowl.
Lancashire, 1st innings: 201 (67.2 ov)
Top score: Keaton Jennings, 67 off 148 balls
Best bowling: Sebastian Morgan, 3 for 41 in 14.2 overs
Middlesex, 1st innings: 169 (43.2 ov)
Top score: Leus du Plooy, 67 off 89 balls
Best bowling: James Anderson, 4 for 67 in 16 overs
Lancashire, 2nd innings: 84 (38.4 ov)
Top score: Keaton Jennings, 18 off 49 balls
Best bowling: Naavya Sharma, 4 for 17 in 4.4 overs
Middlesex, 2nd innings: 117/4 (21.5 ov)
Top score: Ben Geddes, 73 not out off 70 balls
Best bowling: George Balderson, 2 for 23 in 8 overs
Compiled from the official match data supplied by Sportmonks. Facts only: no commentary, ratings or predictions.
Scorecard
Lancashire 1st innings201 (67.2 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Baldersonlbw b Higgins | 8 | 11 | 72.7 | ||
| Keaton Jenningsc Cracknell b Roland-Jones | 67 | 148 | 45.3 | ||
| Josh Bohannonc Cracknell b Higgins | 15 | 48 | 31.3 | ||
| Marcus Harrisc Sharma b Roland-Jones | 5 | 11 | 45.5 | ||
| Michael Jonesb Morgan | 27 | 45 | 60.0 | ||
| Matthew Hurstc Higgins b Sharma | 7 | 24 | 29.2 | ||
| Chris Greenb Morgan | 35 | 75 | 46.7 | ||
| Tom Hartleyc Cracknell b Higgins | 3 | 10 | 30.0 | ||
| Tom Baileyc Cracknell b Morgan | 11 | 20 | 55.0 | ||
| Mitchell Stanleyb Roland-Jones | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | ||
| James Andersonnot out | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | ||
| Extras | 19 (w 0, nb 4, b 4, lb 11) | ||||
| Total | 201 (67.2 ov) | ||||
Fall of wickets
9-1 (George Balderson, 1.6 ov) · 65-2 (Josh Bohannon, 23.1 ov) · 74-3 (Marcus Harris, 26.2 ov) · 115-4 (Michael Jones, 39.5 ov) · 128-5 (Matthew Hurst, 44.5 ov) · 151-6 (Keaton Jennings, 50.6 ov) · 164-7 (Tom Hartley, 55.3 ov) · 188-8 (Tom Bailey, 63.1 ov) · 197-9 (Mitchell Stanley, 66.1 ov) · 201-10 (Chris Green, 67.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Roland-Jones | 17 | 2 | 45 | 3 | 2.65 | ||
| Ryan Higgins | 19 | 3 | 48 | 3 | 2.53 | ||
| Naavya Sharma | 17 | 2 | 52 | 1 | 3.06 | ||
| Sebastian Morgan | 14.2 | 4 | 41 | 3 | 2.86 |
Middlesex 1st innings169 (43.2 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Robsonc Jones b Anderson | 6 | 13 | 46.2 | ||
| Ben Geddesc & b Anderson | 12 | 26 | 46.2 | ||
| Max Holdenb Anderson | 5 | 10 | 50.0 | ||
| Leus du Plooyc Jones b Balderson | 67 | 89 | 75.3 | ||
| Caleb Falconerlbw b Bailey | 11 | 20 | 55.0 | ||
| Ryan Higginsc Anderson b Balderson | 32 | 30 | 106.7 | ||
| Harry Dukec Hurst b Anderson | 3 | 16 | 18.8 | ||
| Zafar Goharc Stanley b Bailey | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | ||
| Sebastian Morganc Hurst b Stanley | 15 | 48 | 31.3 | ||
| Toby Roland-Jonesc Hurst b Balderson | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | ||
| Naavya Sharmanot out | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | ||
| Extras | 14 (w 0, nb 8, b 0, lb 6) | ||||
| Total | 169 (43.2 ov) | ||||
Fall of wickets
12-1 (Sam Robson, 4.1 ov) · 24-2 (Max Holden, 6.2 ov) · 39-3 (Ben Geddes, 10.1 ov) · 64-4 (Caleb Falconer, 15.3 ov) · 108-5 (Ryan Higgins, 23.3 ov) · 119-6 (Harry Duke, 28.4 ov) · 124-7 (Zafar Gohar, 29.6 ov) · 169-8 (Leus du Plooy, 41.4 ov) · 169-9 (Sebastian Morgan, 42.3 ov) · 169-10 (Toby Roland-Jones, 43.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 16 | 1 | 67 | 4 | 4.19 | ||
| Tom Bailey | 16 | 1 | 49 | 2 | 3.06 | ||
| Mitchell Stanley | 7 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 4.00 | ||
| George Balderson | 4.2 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4.38 |
Lancashire 2nd innings84 (38.4 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Baldersonc Duke b Higgins | 15 | 37 | 40.5 | ||
| Keaton Jenningsc Robson b Higgins | 18 | 49 | 36.7 | ||
| Mitchell Stanleyb Roland-Jones | 8 | 51 | 15.7 | ||
| Josh Bohannonc Robson b Higgins | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | ||
| Marcus Harrisc Duke b Higgins | 1 | 16 | 6.3 | ||
| Michael Joneslbw b Roland-Jones | 10 | 21 | 47.6 | ||
| Matthew Hurstc Higgins b Sharma | 7 | 27 | 25.9 | ||
| Chris Greenc Roland-Jones b Sharma | 5 | 25 | 20.0 | ||
| Tom Hartleyc Duke b Sharma | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | ||
| Tom Baileyc Plooy b Sharma | 4 | 4 | 100.0 | ||
| James Andersonnot out | 0 | 0 | – | ||
| Extras | 14 (w 1, nb 6, b 0, lb 2, pen 5) | ||||
| Total | 84 (38.4 ov) | ||||
Fall of wickets
39-1 (George Balderson, 13.3 ov) · 40-2 (Keaton Jennings, 15.2 ov) · 42-3 (Josh Bohannon, 15.6 ov) · 48-4 (Marcus Harris, 21.6 ov) · 63-5 (Michael Jones, 28.4 ov) · 64-6 (Mitchell Stanley, 30.2 ov) · 77-7 (Matthew Hurst, 36.1 ov) · 77-8 (Tom Hartley, 36.2 ov) · 81-9 (Tom Bailey, 36.6 ov) · 84-10 (Chris Green, 38.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Roland-Jones | 12 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 1.67 | ||
| Ryan Higgins | 17 | 7 | 27 | 4 | 1.59 | ||
| Naavya Sharma | 4.4 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 3.64 | ||
| Sebastian Morgan | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2.60 |
Middlesex 2nd innings117/4 (21.5 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Robsonc Bailey b Balderson | 14 | 18 | 77.8 | ||
| Ben Geddesnot out | 73 | 70 | 104.3 | ||
| Max Holdenc Hurst b Stanley | 9 | 12 | 75.0 | ||
| Leus du Plooyc Hurst b Stanley | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | ||
| Caleb Falconerc Hurst b Balderson | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | ||
| Ryan Higginsnot out | 7 | 32 | 21.9 | ||
| Extras | 13 (w 0, nb 8, b 4, lb 1) | ||||
| Total | 117/4 (21.5 ov) | ||||
Fall of wickets
36-1 (Sam Robson, 6.1 ov) · 57-2 (Max Holden, 9.1 ov) · 63-3 (Leus du Plooy, 9.6 ov) · 64-4 (Caleb Falconer, 10.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 4.00 | ||
| Tom Bailey | 4.5 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 7.86 | ||
| George Balderson | 8 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 2.88 | ||
| Mitchell Stanley | 5 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 7.00 |
Line-ups
Lancashire
Middlesex
- Sam Robson
- Ben Geddes
- Max Holden
- Leus du Plooy(c)
- Caleb Falconer
- Ryan Higgins
- Joe Cracknell(wk)
- Zafar Gohar
- Toby Roland-Jones
- Sebastian Morgan
- Naavya Sharma
Substitutes: Harry Duke
The ground: Old Trafford
FairPlay holds 12 completed matches in Test and first-class cricket at Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester, with a median first-innings score of 318.
Of the matches with a winner, the side batting first won 80% and the toss winner won 60%.
Captains who won the toss chose to field 67% of the time.
Highest total: 669/10 by England on 23 Jul 2025.
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