
Kent Promoted as Middlesex Down Northants at Lord's
A composed century stand between Max Holden and Ben Geddes sealed a seven-wicket win for Middlesex at Lord's, simultaneously confirming Kent's promotion to the County Championship's top flight.
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A composed century stand between Max Holden and Ben Geddes sealed a seven-wicket win for Middlesex at Lord's, simultaneously confirming Kent's promotion to the County Championship's top flight.

Ryan Higgins' magnificent century and a gutsy team bowling display saw Middlesex lift the Metro Bank Men's One-Day Cup, ending a 17-year wait for white-ball silverware.

Middlesex were left frustrated at the Seat Unique Stadium after rain saved Gloucestershire from defeat with the hosts clinging on at 145-9, chasing an imposing 362-run target.

Durham are back in Division One after sealing both promotion and the Division Two title with a commanding 93-run win over Middlesex at the Riverside — and they didn't even need to wait long for the champagne to come out.

Middlesex's decision to forfeit their first innings against Derbyshire was only the 255th such occurrence in County Championship history. Jamie Hall analyses just how uncommon this tactical move really is.

Middlesex face a significant rebuild after announcing that captain Leus du Plooy and director of cricket Alan Coleman will both leave the club at the end of the year.
Middlesex wrapped up a commanding 160-run victory over Lancashire inside three days at Merchant Taylors' School, with Tom Helm starring twice and the Red Rose slipping to a fourth defeat in five games.
Kent secured a hard-fought 46-run victory over Middlesex at Merchant Taylors' School, claiming their fifth County Championship win of the season and keeping their Division Two promotion bid very much on track.
Luke Hollman delivered a stunning all-round display as Middlesex edged past Durham in a tense One-Day Cup semi-final, booking their place in a first List A final since 1990.

A dramatic round of One-Day Cup fixtures has left Group A wide open heading into the final round, with Leicestershire's lead evaporating after a Bell-Drummond masterclass handed Kent a six-wicket victory.
Caleb Falconer's path to a £55,000 Southern Brave contract very nearly came unstuck when the ECB suspected his father's registration email might be a hoax. It's one of cricket's more unlikely behind-the-scenes stories.
Emilio Gay's brilliant unbeaten century steered Durham to a nine-wicket victory at Hampshire, while Leicestershire and Middlesex both climbed to the top of their respective One-Day Cup groups.