County Championship Division Two 2026 | 03-Apr-2026 03:30 PM | Lords
MDX 445/9 (131)
GLOUCS 216/10 (87)
GLOUCS 215/10 (112.3)
Middlesex won by an innings and 14 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Taylor* | 23 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafar Gohar* | 33.3 | 12 | 47 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Joshua De Caires | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1.25 |
Last Wicket:Gabe Bell b Zafar Gohar 6(19) - 215/10 in 112.3 ov.
Middlesex vs Gloucestershire
Middlesex — Innings 1 (445/9 in 131 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Robson lbw b Will Williams | 33 | 89 | 3 | 0 | 37.08 | |
| Joshua De Caires c James Bracey b Matt Taylor | 12 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 23.53 | |
| Max Holden b Will Williams | 32 | 95 | 3 | 0 | 33.68 | |
| Leus du Plooy (c) b M Hammond | 182 | 274 | 17 | 1 | 66.42 | |
| Ben Geddes c James Bracey b Oliver Price | 25 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 56.82 | |
| Ryan Higgins c Oliver Price b Gabe Bell | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 29.41 | |
| Joe Cracknell (wk) b Gv Buuren | 97 | 143 | 14 | 0 | 67.83 | |
| Zafar Gohar c Joe Phillips b Oliver Price | 26 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 57.78 | |
| Sebastian Morgan not out | 14 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Toby Roland-Jones lbw b M Hammond | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Naavya Sharma not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 9 | Wides: 2 | Total: 16 | |||||
| Total | 445 | 9 wkts, 131 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Williams | 29 | 3 | 75 | 2 | 2.6 |
| Gabe Bell | 26 | 8 | 68 | 1 | 2.6 |
| Matt Taylor | 25 | 4 | 75 | 1 | 3 |
| Craig Miles | 19 | 1 | 74 | 0 | 3.9 |
| Ben Charlesworth | 7 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Graeme van Buuren | 13 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 3.9 |
| Oliver Price | 11 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 3.6 |
| Miles Hammond | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Robson & Josh De Caires | 40 | 118 |
| Sam Robson & Max Holden | 11 | 33 |
| Leus du Plooy & Max Holden | 84 | 149 |
| Leus du Plooy & Ben Geddes | 47 | 69 |
| Leus du Plooy & Ryan Higgins | 12 | 27 |
| Leus du Plooy & Cracknell | 181 | 268 |
| Leus du Plooy & Zafar Gohar | 44 | 73 |
| Leus du Plooy & Sebastian Morgan | 16 | 38 |
| Roland-Jones & Sebastian Morgan | 2 | 4 |
| Naavya Sharma & Sebastian Morgan | 8 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua De Caires | 19.4 | 40 |
| 2 | Sam Robson | 25.1 | 51 |
| 3 | Max Holden | 49.6 | 135 |
| 4 | Ben Geddes | 61.3 | 182 |
| 5 | Ryan Higgins | 65.6 | 194 |
| 6 | Joe Cracknell | 110.4 | 375 |
| 7 | Zafar Gohar | 122.5 | 419 |
| 8 | Leus du Plooy | 129.1 | 435 |
| 9 | Toby Roland-Jones | 129.5 | 437 |
Gloucestershire — Innings 2 (216/10 in 87 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft (c) b Roland-Jones | 6 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| Ben Charlesworth b Roland-Jones | 9 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 39.13 | |
| Joe Phillips b Roland-Jones | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 13.64 | |
| Miles Hammond c Naavya Sharma b Roland-Jones | 77 | 172 | 9 | 0 | 44.77 | |
| Oliver Price c Max Holden b Naavya Sharma | 29 | 104 | 2 | 0 | 27.88 | |
| James Bracey (wk) c Ryan Higgins b Roland-Jones | 21 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 51.22 | |
| Graeme van Buuren b Zafar Gohar | 26 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 65 | |
| Craig Miles c Naavya Sharma b Zafar Gohar | 13 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 52 | |
| Matt Taylor c Leus du Plooy b Zafar Gohar | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Will Williams not out | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 5.56 | |
| Gabe Bell c Ben Geddes b Naavya Sharma | 11 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 40.74 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 10 | NoBalls: 4 | Total: 19 | |||||
| Total | 216 | 10 wkts, 87 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Roland-Jones | 22 | 9 | 37 | 5 | 1.7 |
| Sebastian Morgan | 17 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 2.8 |
| Ryan Higgins | 15 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 1.9 |
| Naavya Sharma | 13 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Zafar Gohar | 19 | 2 | 47 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Joshua De Caires | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft & Charlesworth | 16 | 40 |
| Joe Phillips & Charlesworth | 1 | 12 |
| Joe Phillips & Hammond | 9 | 38 |
| Oliver Price & Hammond | 90 | 203 |
| James Bracey & Hammond | 36 | 74 |
| Buuren & Hammond | 7 | 24 |
| Buuren & C Miles | 21 | 40 |
| Buuren & Matt Taylor | 18 | 22 |
| Buuren & Will Williams | 1 | 11 |
| Gabe Bell & Will Williams | 17 | 59 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Bancroft | 6.4 | 16 |
| 2 | Ben Charlesworth | 8.4 | 17 |
| 3 | Joe Phillips | 14.6 | 26 |
| 4 | Oliver Price | 48.4 | 116 |
| 5 | James Bracey | 60.6 | 152 |
| 6 | Miles Hammond | 64.6 | 159 |
| 7 | Craig Miles | 71.4 | 180 |
| 8 | Matt Taylor | 75.2 | 198 |
| 9 | Graeme van Buuren | 77.1 | 199 |
| 10 | Gabe Bell | 86.6 | 216 |
Gloucestershire — Innings 3 (215/10 in 112.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft (c) b Sebastian Morgan | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ben Charlesworth b Roland-Jones | 33 | 125 | 4 | 0 | 26.4 | |
| Joe Phillips b Sebastian Morgan | 45 | 85 | 8 | 0 | 52.94 | |
| Miles Hammond c Cracknell b Sebastian Morgan | 21 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 19.09 | |
| Oliver Price b Ryan Higgins | 44 | 158 | 3 | 0 | 27.85 | |
| James Bracey (wk) lbw b Sebastian Morgan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Graeme van Buuren b Ryan Higgins | 15 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 46.88 | |
| Craig Miles lbw b Ryan Higgins | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Matt Taylor not out | 23 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Will Williams c Cracknell b Josh De Caires | 14 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 22.95 | |
| Gabe Bell b Zafar Gohar | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 31.58 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 6 | NoBalls: 6 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 215 | 10 wkts, 112.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Roland-Jones | 22 | 9 | 46 | 1 | 2.1 |
| Sebastian Morgan | 20 | 5 | 48 | 4 | 2.4 |
| Naavya Sharma | 12 | 3 | 43 | 0 | 3.6 |
| Ryan Higgins | 21 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 0.9 |
| Zafar Gohar | 33.3 | 12 | 47 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Joshua De Caires | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft & Charlesworth | 1 | 20 |
| Joe Phillips & Charlesworth | 77 | 173 |
| Hammond & Charlesworth | 15 | 52 |
| Hammond & Oliver Price | 39 | 169 |
| James Bracey & Oliver Price | 2 | 7 |
| Buuren & Oliver Price | 31 | 79 |
| C Miles & Oliver Price | 4 | 16 |
| Matt Taylor & Oliver Price | 7 | 20 |
| Matt Taylor & Will Williams | 30 | 111 |
| Matt Taylor & Gabe Bell | 9 | 28 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Bancroft | 3.2 | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Phillips | 32.1 | 78 |
| 3 | Ben Charlesworth | 40.5 | 93 |
| 4 | Miles Hammond | 68.6 | 132 |
| 5 | James Bracey | 70.1 | 134 |
| 6 | Graeme van Buuren | 83.2 | 165 |
| 7 | Craig Miles | 85.6 | 169 |
| 8 | Oliver Price | 89.2 | 176 |
| 9 | Will Williams | 107.5 | 206 |
| 10 | Gabe Bell | 112.3 | 215 |
Match Info
| Match | Middlesex vs Gloucestershire |
|---|---|
| Series | County Championship Division Two 2026 |
| Time | 03-Apr-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Lords |
| Live Telecast | YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Middlesex vs Gloucestershire (MID vs GLO)
Middlesex will face Gloucestershire in a thrilling match on 03-Apr-2026 in County Championship Division Two 2026. The match will be played at Lords at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Middlesex is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Gloucestershire remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in County Championship Division Two 2026.
The pitch at Lords is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Middlesex will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Gloucestershire will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Middlesex batting and Gloucestershire bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Middlesex showcase its strengths, or will Gloucestershire pull off a major upset? Join us live on YouTubeSports on 03-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
