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Middlesex vs Lancashire Scorecard, Division 2
MiddlesexWon
247 (68.3 ov) & 200 (44 ov)
151 (48.5 ov) & 136 (43.4 ov)
Middlesex won by 160 runs
Middlesex won the toss and elected to bat.
- Started
- Wed, 2 Sept, 15:30 IST
- Venue
- Merchant Taylors' School Ground
- Data checked
- 05:35:18 IST
Match summary
Middlesex won by 160 runs.
Division 2 · County Championship Division Two · Merchant Taylors' School Ground · 2 Sept 2026
Middlesex won the toss and elected to bat.
Middlesex, 1st innings: 247 (68.3 ov)
Top score: Luke Hollman, 54 off 116 balls
Best bowling: James Anderson, 3 for 40 in 19 overs
Lancashire, 1st innings: 151 (48.5 ov)
Top score: Matthew Hurst, 46 off 108 balls
Best bowling: Tom Helm, 4 for 40 in 13 overs
Middlesex, 2nd innings: 200 (44 ov)
Top score: Max Holden, 51 off 60 balls
Best bowling: George Balderson, 5 for 54 in 16 overs
Lancashire, 2nd innings: 136 (43.4 ov)
Top score: Keaton Jennings, 38 off 72 balls; Matthew Hurst, 38 off 90 balls
Best bowling: Tom Helm, 4 for 36 in 15 overs
Compiled from the official match data supplied by Sportmonks. Facts only: no commentary, ratings or predictions.
Scorecard
Middlesex 1st innings247 (68.3 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Robsonb Anderson | 8 | 16 | 50.0 | ||
| Luke Hollmanb Anderson | 54 | 116 | 46.6 | ||
| Max Holdenb Anderson | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | ||
| Leus du Plooyc Jennings b Balderson | 41 | 71 | 57.7 | ||
| Ben Geddeslbw b Balderson | 28 | 54 | 51.9 | ||
| Ryan Higginslbw b Balderson | 44 | 76 | 57.9 | ||
| Harry Dukeb Walkden | 10 | 24 | 41.7 | ||
| Zafar Goharb Walkden | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | ||
| Toby Roland-Joneslbw b Walkden | 18 | 28 | 64.3 | ||
| Tom Helmnot out | 22 | 19 | 115.8 | ||
| Naavya Sharmac Harris b Bailey | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | ||
| Extras | 22 (w 0, nb 4, b 9, lb 9) | ||||
| Total | 247 (68.3 ov) | ||||
Fall of wickets
20-1 (Sam Robson, 4.5 ov) · 20-2 (Max Holden, 6.2 ov) · 92-3 (Leus du Plooy, 24.6 ov) · 141-4 (Luke Hollman, 42.3 ov) · 151-5 (Ben Geddes, 45.1 ov) · 177-6 (Harry Duke, 53.3 ov) · 177-7 (Zafar Gohar, 53.5 ov) · 209-8 (Toby Roland-Jones, 61.5 ov) · 242-9 (Ryan Higgins, 67.3 ov) · 247-10 (Naavya Sharma, 68.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 19 | 8 | 40 | 3 | 2.11 | ||
| Tom Bailey | 21.3 | 4 | 68 | 1 | 3.16 | ||
| George Balderson | 16 | 2 | 60 | 3 | 3.75 | ||
| Ben Walkden | 12 | 1 | 61 | 3 | 5.08 |
Lancashire 1st innings151 (48.5 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Jenningslbw b Helm | 2 | 17 | 11.8 | ||
| Matthew Hurstb Sharma | 46 | 108 | 42.6 | ||
| Harry Singhc Duke b Helm | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | ||
| Marcus Harrislbw b Higgins | 15 | 34 | 44.1 | ||
| Rocky Flintoffb Sharma | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | ||
| Arav Shettyc Duke b Helm | 22 | 19 | 115.8 | ||
| Ben Walkdenc Robson b Sharma | 28 | 28 | 100.0 | ||
| George Baldersonc Duke b Helm | 20 | 41 | 48.8 | ||
| Noman Alic Roland-Jones b Higgins | 4 | 21 | 19.0 | ||
| Tom Baileynot out | 4 | 9 | 44.4 | ||
| James Andersonb Higgins | 0 | 10 | 0.0 | ||
| Extras | 8 (w 0, nb 0, b 5, lb 3) | ||||
| Total | 151 (48.5 ov) | ||||
Fall of wickets
3-1 (Keaton Jennings, 3.2 ov) · 3-2 (Harry Singh, 3.4 ov) · 32-3 (Marcus Harris, 14.3 ov) · 35-4 (Rocky Flintoff, 15.4 ov) · 75-5 (Arav Shetty, 23.4 ov) · 119-6 (Ben Walkden, 33.1 ov) · 126-7 (Matthew Hurst, 37.6 ov) · 147-8 (George Balderson, 45.3 ov) · 151-9 (Noman Ali, 46.1 ov) · 151-10 (James Anderson, 48.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Roland-Jones | 13 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 2.08 | ||
| Tom Helm | 13 | 3 | 40 | 4 | 3.08 | ||
| Ryan Higgins | 11.5 | 2 | 37 | 3 | 3.13 | ||
| Naavya Sharma | 11 | 2 | 39 | 3 | 3.55 |
Middlesex 2nd innings200 (44 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hollmanb Bailey | 22 | 44 | 50.0 | ||
| Sam Robsonb Balderson | 10 | 32 | 31.3 | ||
| Max Holdenc Singh b Anderson | 51 | 60 | 85.0 | ||
| Ben Geddeslbw b Anderson | 28 | 28 | 100.0 | ||
| Leus du Plooyb Balderson | 15 | 19 | 78.9 | ||
| Ryan Higginsc Hurst b Anderson | 1 | 14 | 7.1 | ||
| Harry Dukeb Balderson | 16 | 10 | 160.0 | ||
| Zafar Goharc Hurst b Balderson | 0 | 6 | 0.0 | ||
| Toby Roland-Jonesc Hurst b Walkden | 37 | 44 | 84.1 | ||
| Tom Helmlbw b Balderson | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | ||
| Naavya Sharmanot out | 0 | 7 | 0.0 | ||
| Extras | 20 (w 1, nb 2, b 8, lb 9) | ||||
| Total | 200 (44 ov) | ||||
Fall of wickets
28-1 (Sam Robson, 11.1 ov) · 58-2 (Luke Hollman, 16.2 ov) · 120-3 (Ben Geddes, 24.4 ov) · 137-4 (Max Holden, 30.4 ov) · 137-5 (Leus du Plooy, 29.4 ov) · 154-6 (Ryan Higgins, 34.3 ov) · 154-7 (Harry Duke, 33.5 ov) · 160-8 (Zafar Gohar, 35.5 ov) · 160-9 (Tom Helm, 35.6 ov) · 200-10 (Toby Roland-Jones, 43.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 13 | 3 | 56 | 3 | 4.31 | ||
| Tom Bailey | 10 | 3 | 40 | 1 | 4.00 | ||
| George Balderson | 16 | 6 | 54 | 5 | 3.38 | ||
| Ben Walkden | 5 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 6.60 |
Lancashire 2nd innings136 (43.4 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Jenningsc Geddes b Higgins | 38 | 72 | 52.8 | ||
| Matthew Hurstc Geddes b Helm | 38 | 90 | 42.2 | ||
| Harry Singhc Robson b Sharma | 4 | 4 | 100.0 | ||
| Marcus Harrisc Helm b Sharma | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | ||
| Rocky Flintofflbw b Roland-Jones | 13 | 27 | 48.1 | ||
| Arav Shettylbw b Helm | 8 | 14 | 57.1 | ||
| Ben Walkdenc Duke b Roland-Jones | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | ||
| George Baldersonlbw b Helm | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | ||
| Noman Alic Roland-Jones b Higgins | 12 | 23 | 52.2 | ||
| Tom Baileyc Roland-Jones b Helm | 10 | 8 | 125.0 | ||
| James Andersonnot out | 3 | 16 | 18.8 | ||
| Extras | 9 (w 2, nb 0, b 2, lb 5) | ||||
| Total | 136 (43.4 ov) | ||||
Fall of wickets
57-1 (Keaton Jennings, 21.5 ov) · 64-2 (Harry Singh, 22.5 ov) · 64-3 (Marcus Harris, 22.6 ov) · 97-4 (Rocky Flintoff, 31.1 ov) · 107-5 (Matthew Hurst, 34.3 ov) · 108-6 (Arav Shetty, 34.5 ov) · 108-7 (Ben Walkden, 35.3 ov) · 108-8 (George Balderson, 36.2 ov) · 120-9 (Tom Bailey, 38.2 ov) · 136-10 (Noman Ali, 43.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Helm | 15 | 2 | 36 | 4 | 2.40 | ||
| Toby Roland-Jones | 12 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 3.08 | ||
| Ryan Higgins | 8.4 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 3.12 | ||
| Naavya Sharma | 7 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 3.86 | ||
| Zafar Gohar | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 |
Line-ups
The ground: Merchant Taylors' School Ground
FairPlay holds 3 completed matches in Test and first-class cricket at Merchant Taylors' School Ground, Northwood, with a median first-innings score of 350.
Of the matches with a winner, the side batting first won 100% and the toss winner won 67%.
Captains who won the toss chose to field 33% of the time.
Highest total: 625/8 by Middlesex on 22 Jul 2025.
That is a small sample, so treat these figures with care.
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