Sam Robson 162 secures high-scoring draw for Middlesex
Northamptonshire struggle for final-day breakthroughs as former England opener digs in
17/04Result
9th Match, County Championship Division Two at Northampton, Apr 17-20 2026
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![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
341 & 353/3 (104 ov) -
![Northamptonshire]( "Northamptonshire")
17/04Result
9th Match, County Championship Division Two at Northampton, Apr 17-20 2026
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![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
341 & 353/3 (104 ov) -
![Northamptonshire]( "Northamptonshire")
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Middlesex , elected to bat first
Season
Match days
17,18,19,20 April 2026 (4-day match)
Middlesex replacement
LBK Hollman for Zafar Gohar (Northamptonshire 1st innings, 47.6 ov)
Match Referee
Points
Northamptonshire 15, Middlesex 13
Scorecard Summary
MIDDLESEX 341 (88.5 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Zafar Gohar83 (133)
- Joe Cracknell79 (136)
- Ben Sanderson5/62 (19)
- Harry Conway3/74 (20.5)
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 409 (111.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Nathan McSweeney107 (191)
- James Sales164 (265)
- Toby Roland-Jones3/83 (29)
- Naavya Sharma3/92 (25)
MIDDLESEX 353/3 (104 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Sam Robson162 (305)
- Max Holden86 (144)
- Luke Procter1/49 (12)
- Calvin Harrison1/75 (24)
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSam Robson 162 secures high-scoring draw for Middlesex
Northamptonshire struggle for final-day breakthroughs as former England opener digs in
James Sales century tilts contest in Northants' favour
He shares 74-run stand for ninth wicket with Liam Guthrie after lengthy partnership with fellow centurion Nathan McSweeney
McSweeney, Sales guide Northants reply to Middlesex 341
Unbroken century stand gives hosts firm footing after Ben Sanderson's five-for
Cracknell-Gohar stand lifts Middlesex after Northants seamers set tone
Unbeaten fifties steady visitors after solid contributions from du Plooy and Geddes
