Sam Robson's 126* not enough as Middlesex and Northamptonshire finish level after final-over thriller
599 plays 599 as honours finish exactly even in Division One relegation clash
10/07Result
County Championship Division One at Northwood, Jul 10-13 2023
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![Northamptonshire]( "Northamptonshire")
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![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
277 & 322/6 (92 ov)
10/07Result
County Championship Division One at Northwood, Jul 10-13 2023
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![Northamptonshire]( "Northamptonshire")
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![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
277 & 322/6 (92 ov)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Northamptonshire , elected to bat first
Season
Match days
10,11,12,13 July 2023 (4-day match)
First-class debut
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Middlesex 12, Northamptonshire 8
Scorecard Summary
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 219 (88.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Saif Zaib49 (83)
- Justin Broad31 (78)
- Ryan Higgins2/33 (18)
- Ethan Bamber2/33 (18.4)
MIDDLESEX 277 (73.2 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Mark Stoneman51 (72)
- Ryan Higgins*64 (105)
- Ben Sanderson3/77 (20)
- Rob Keogh3/52 (15.2)
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 380 (118.2 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Sam Whiteman114 (248)
- Emilio Gay89 (173)
- Tom Helm3/75 (26)
- Joshua De Caires2/67 (22)
MIDDLESEX 322/6 (92 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- John Simpson75 (158)
- Sam Robson*126 (252)
- Luke Procter1/33 (6)
- Ben Sanderson2/62 (20)
Commentator: Andrew Miller
END OF OVER:92 | 9 Runs | MIDDX: 318/6
- Sam Robson126 (252b)
- Joshua De Caires17 (21b)
- Tom Taylor18-1-76-1
- Ben Sanderson20-3-62-2
6.32pm Shades of Bulawayo 1996-97... Not sure Middlesex flippin' murdered them... but they made all the running, and Robson looks utterly shattered as he leaves the field. So close... so far. Thanks for joining, see you next time on County Cricket Pop-up Comms...you never know when and where we'll strike...
Donald Alexande: "What a pity Toby couldn't have hung around a few more balls "
Jane: "Robson batting like his batting partner's dad in a test match" Athers knows this feeling alright...
91.6
2
Taylor to Robson, 2 runs, hoisted out to the on-side, they rush for the first, they turn for the second... Middlesex finish with a draw, scores level!
Swing for the hills... the Northants brains trust gather for a chat
91.5
2
Taylor to Robson, 2 runs, back of a length, swung hard to the leg side, bounces short of square leg, but the shy is wide and Robson dives back for two... three to win!
Robson pulls out of his stance to add to the drama...
Liam Cromar: "Discovering pop-up ball-by-ball county commentary is like finding an Easter egg in a film/DVD." We aim to surprise and delight...
91.4
1
Taylor to De Caires, 1 run, short, hooked off the visor, decent connection but fine leg is set back... just the single, and it's five off two...
91.3
1lb
Taylor to Robson, 1 leg bye, leg-sided, a big wipe, another bobble from the keeper, another bye. Middlesex can't lose, but they need six from three
Four in four needed for a famous Northants win
91.2
2
Taylor to Robson, 2 runs, slower ball, in the blockhole, driven into space on the on-side, de Caires is quick out of the blocks and back for the second
91.1
1
Taylor to De Caires, 1 run, full length, outside off, huge heave from de Caires, but a toe-end down to long-on, set right back on the rope. 9 from 5...
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSam Robson's 126* not enough as Middlesex and Northamptonshire finish level after final-over thriller
599 plays 599 as honours finish exactly even in Division One relegation clash
Sam Whiteman century helps Northants take command in relegation tussle
Gay, Procter half-centuries revive visitors to set up prospect of fourth-day victory push
Ryan Higgins gives Middlesex the edge in Division One relegation clash
Allrounder's 64* and two wickets keep hosts on top in tight contest with Northants
Middlesex make quick work of Northants on slow day at Northwood
Hosts trail by 196 overnight with all ten wickets in hand after Northants are bowled out for 219
