Middlesex Triumph Over Yorkshire in Low-Scoring Thriller

Middlesex emerged victorious in a thrilling six-wicket triumph over Yorkshire in the Vitality County Championship Division Two at Lord's. The match, characterized by low-scoring encounters, witnessed a match-winning partnership between Leus Du Plooy and Ryan Higgins.

Resuming on 216-7, Yorkshire was dismissed for 244, with George Hill extending his overnight score to 75. Middlesex skipper Toby Roland-Jones claimed three wickets, finishing with figures of 3 for 78.

Middlesex's chase began with a dramatic first ball, as Shan Masood's brilliant fielding almost resulted in a run-out. However, Mark Stoneman's dismissal for nought gave Yorkshire a promising start. Nathan Fernandes and Stephen Eskinazi resisted Yorkshire's probing bowling, with Eskinazi hitting a couple of glorious cover drives.

A tense battle ensued, with Fernandes and Eskinazi defying the opposition's attempts to break their partnership. However, Fernandes' dismissal to a short ball from Thompson broke the deadlock. Du Plooy survived a similar shot, with the ball clearing the rope for a boundary.

Ben Coad returned to dismiss Eskinazi, but Higgins' boundaries in successive overs from Thompson helped Middlesex regain momentum. Du Plooy's dismissal for 42 brought Higgins and Roland-Jones together, who guided Middlesex to victory without further alarms.

The win marks a significant moment for Middlesex, who were relegated from the top tier last year. They have now surpassed their total batting bonus points from the previous season, demonstrating their improved batting performance.

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