Roland-Jones' 11-Wicket Haul Powers Middlesex to Eight-Wicket Victory

Middlesex secured a resounding eight-wicket victory over Northamptonshire at Merchant Taylors' School, propelled by Toby Roland-Jones' match-winning 11-wicket haul.

Resuming their first innings on day four, Middlesex lost their last three wickets for 14 runs, with Leus Du Plooy's 71 and Ben Sanderson's 6 for 64 being the standout performances.

With a slender 57-run lead, Middlesex needed quick wickets, and Roland-Jones delivered, removing Ricardo Vasconcelos and Emilio Gay cheaply. Luke Proctor played a defiant knock of 33, but Roland-Jones' relentless bowling proved too much for Northamptonshire, who were dismissed for 167.

Set a target of 111, Middlesex lost Mark Stoneman and Max Holden to Sanderson, but Sam Robson's blistering 64* off 33 balls, featuring 10 fours, guided them to victory.

Roland-Jones' match figures of 11 for 107 were instrumental in Middlesex's triumph, while Robson's second half-century of the match ensured a comfortable chase.

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