Max Holden's Resilience Helps Middlesex Secure Draw Against Durham
Rothesay County Championship - Max Holden digs in as Middlesex scrabble to safety
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Middlesex managed to draw against Durham in the Rothesay County Championship, finishing at 146 for 4 after being set a challenging target. Max Holden played a crucial role, remaining unbeaten on 77 and forming a key partnership with Ben Geddes as Middlesex avoided defeat despite adverse conditions.
- 01Max Holden scored an unbeaten 77 to help Middlesex secure a draw.
- 02Middlesex faced a daunting target after Durham posted 567 in their first innings.
- 03Ben Geddes contributed significantly with a partnership of 82 runs with Holden.
- 04Durham's Ben Raine took 5 wickets in the first innings and followed up with 3 in the second.
- 05The match was curtailed by bad light, ensuring Middlesex's survival.
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In the Rothesay County Championship, Middlesex drew with Durham after a challenging match. Durham set a formidable target of 567 runs, led by significant contributions from David Bedingham (147) and Alex Lees (129). Middlesex, in response, scored 430 in their first innings, with notable performances from Sam Robson (87) and Max Holden (65). In their second innings, Middlesex faced early setbacks, losing two openers quickly. However, Holden's unbeaten 77 and a vital partnership with Ben Geddes helped the team reach 146 for 4 before play was halted due to bad light. This draw allowed Durham to rise to the top of the Division Two table, despite Middlesex's efforts to avoid defeat.
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