Resilient Leicestershire Secure First Win of the Season Against Middlesex
Leicestershire, missing several senior players, produced a spirited performance to secure a 123-run victory over Middlesex in their Vitality County Championship Division Two encounter. The match, which lasted just three days, saw Leicestershire’s Ben Mike and Ben Green play pivotal roles in their team’s triumph.
Batting first, Leicestershire were bowled out for 179, with Higgins and Roland-Jones doing the damage. However, in their second innings, they managed to post a formidable 372, thanks to impressive knocks from Green (77) and Goldsworthy (75), as well as a five-wicket haul from Roland-Jones.
Middlesex, set a daunting target of 466 to win, were bowled out for 342, despite a valiant effort from du Plooy (60) and Roland-Jones (59). Mike was the standout performer for Leicestershire, claiming 5-22 in the first innings and 3-88 in the second, while also contributing with the bat.
“The match saw several key moments, including the quick dismissals of du Plooy and Higgins in the final session, which proved to be the turning point. Green’s all-round display, including a career-best four-wicket haul in the first innings, also played a crucial role in Leicestershire’s victory.”
This result marks Leicestershire’s first win of the season and deals a blow to Middlesex, who suffered their first defeat of the campaign. The match highlighted Leicestershire’s resilience and ability to overcome the absence of several senior players, showcasing the depth of their squad.
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