Holden and Higgins Rescue Middlesex with Centuries in Gloucestershire Clash

Middlesex's Max Holden and Ryan Higgins staged a remarkable fightback on the third day of their Vitality County Championship Second Division clash with Gloucestershire at Bristol.

After conceding a first-innings lead of 119, Middlesex found themselves in a precarious position at 9 for 2 in their second innings. However, Holden (105*) and Higgins (102*) combined for an unbroken 183-run partnership to guide their team to a commanding position.

Holden, who faced 157 balls, struck 14 fours and a six, while Higgins smashed 13 fours and three sixes in facing 120 deliveries. Their partnership helped Middlesex post 262 for 3 by the close, giving them a lead of 143 runs.

Earlier, Gloucestershire had been bowled out for 322, with Ben Charlesworth (30) and Zaman Akhter (27) providing some resistance. Henry Brookes was the pick of the Middlesex bowlers, claiming 3 for 55.

The match is now evenly poised heading into the final day, with all three results possible. Middlesex will be confident of a victory if they can continue their momentum and declare at the right time.

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