Helm to the fore as Middlesex condemn Lancashire to three-day defeat
Seamer claims four second-innings wickets to wreck visitors' victory hopes after promising start
02/09Result
44th Match, County Championship Division Two at Northwood, Sep 2-4 2026
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![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
247 & 200 -
![Lancashire]( "Lancashire")
151 & 136 (43.4 ov)
02/09Result
44th Match, County Championship Division Two at Northwood, Sep 2-4 2026
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![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
247 & 200 -
![Lancashire]( "Lancashire")
151 & 136 (43.4 ov)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Middlesex , elected to bat first
Season
Match days
2,3,4 September 2026 (4-day match)
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Middlesex 19, Lancashire 3
Scorecard Summary
MIDDLESEX 247 (68.3 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Ryan Higgins44 (76)
- Luke Hollman54 (116)
- James Anderson3/40 (19)
- George Balderson3/60 (16)
LANCASHIRE 151 (48.5 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Ben Walkden28 (28)
- Matty Hurst46 (108)
- Tom Helm4/40 (13)
- Ryan Higgins3/37 (11.5)
MIDDLESEX 200 (44 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Toby Roland-Jones37 (44)
- Max Holden51 (60)
- James Anderson3/56 (13)
- George Balderson5/54 (16)
LANCASHIRE 136 (43.4 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Keaton Jennings38 (72)
- Matty Hurst38 (90)
- Tom Helm4/36 (15)
- Ryan Higgins2/27 (8.4)
Match Coverage
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