Waite's key contributions prove crucial as Worcestershire edge out Middlesex
Allrounder makes vital runs before picking up two wickets as hosts fall short in fourth innings
10/04Result
5th Match, County Championship Division Two at London, Apr 10-12 2026
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![Worcestershire]( "Worcestershire")
191 & 253 -
![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
183 & 204 (70.3 ov)
10/04Result
5th Match, County Championship Division Two at London, Apr 10-12 2026
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![Worcestershire]( "Worcestershire")
191 & 253 -
![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
183 & 204 (70.3 ov)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Middlesex , elected to field first
Season
Match days
10,11,12 April 2026 (4-day match)
Match Referee
Points
Worcestershire 17, Middlesex 3
Scorecard Summary
WORCESTERSHIRE 191 (54.5 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Brett D'Oliveira75 (109)
- Daniel Lategan31 (44)
- Ryan Higgins3/39 (13.5)
- Naavya Sharma2/45 (11)
MIDDLESEX 183 (63.1 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Zafar Gohar42 (91)
- Ben Geddes34 (45)
- Oliver Hannon-Dalby4/45 (19)
- Adam Finch3/61 (10.1)
WORCESTERSHIRE 253 (82.2 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Jake Libby79 (142)
- Daniel Lategan65 (63)
- Toby Roland-Jones3/40 (15.2)
- Ryan Higgins4/68 (24)
MIDDLESEX 204 (70.3 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Max Holden40 (86)
- Joe Cracknell*43 (92)
- Tom Taylor3/50 (20.3)
- Matthew Waite2/29 (11)
Match Coverage
All Match NewsWaite's key contributions prove crucial as Worcestershire edge out Middlesex
Allrounder makes vital runs before picking up two wickets as hosts fall short in fourth innings
Libby, Lategan impress but Higgins keeps Middlesex in touch
Worcestershire carve out slender advantage as wickets continue to fall at Lord's
D'Oliveira grit helps Worcestershire edge bowlers' day at Lord's
Middlesex stumble to close six down in reply to visitors' total of 191
