Leicestershire Dominate Middlesex with Bowling Masterclass

Leicestershire's bowlers dominated the opening day of their Vitality County Championship clash against Middlesex, dismissing the visitors for a paltry 86 and establishing a commanding lead of 133 runs.

Ben Mike and loan signing Ben Green were the stars of the show for Leicestershire, sharing nine wickets between them. Mike, a 22-year-old seamer, claimed a career-best 5-22, while Green, a 26-year-old all-rounder, took 4-28.

Earlier, Middlesex's Ryan Higgins and Toby Roland-Jones had led the way with the ball, dismissing Leicestershire for 179. Lewis Goldsworthy and Lewis Hill had shared a 65-run partnership for the third wicket, but a collapse from 82 for 2 to 126 for 8 was rescued by fast bowler Scott Currie's unbeaten 34.

Middlesex's batting woes continued in their second innings, as they lost three wickets before tea and another three shortly after the resumption. Green was particularly impressive, bowling with pace and accuracy to claim four wickets.

Leicestershire extended their lead to 133 by reaching the close at 40 for 1, with Sol Budinger the only batsman dismissed.

The match is evenly poised heading into day two, but Leicestershire will be confident of securing a victory after their impressive bowling performance.

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