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Hampshire's Ali Orr raises his bat after reaching a century against Middlesex at Radlett

Orr inspiring? History hints it may be just what Middlesex need

Middlesex have finally confirmed the arrival of Ali Orr from Hampshire... and in recent times, signing a left-handed opener has done wonders for the county's prospects of gaining County Championship promotion.

23.10.26Features

Middlesex's Leus du Plooy (L) and Josh de Caires celebrate the wicket of Durham's Graham Clark during the Vitality Blast

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Days of Summer: Vitality Blast Review part 2

Continuing our look back at the 2026 season, we evaluate Middlesex's performances during the second half of their T20 campaign.

19.10.26Analysis

Middlesex celebrate a boundary catch in the Vitality Blast game against Hampshire

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Days of Summer: Vitality Blast Review Part 1

Having dissected Middlesex's County Championship performances throughout 2026, we now turn the page back to May for a change of format - the opening block of the Vitality Blast.

15.10.26Analysis

Middlesex's Ben Geddes raises his bat after reaching 50 against Northamptonshire at Lord's

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Geddes philosophical over Lions hopes this winter

Middlesex batter admits he's expecting a winter at home after not doing enough to catch the selectors' eyes for a second time in 2026.

12.10.26Features

Middlesex's slip fielders line up against Northamptonshire at Lord's

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Days of Summer: County Championship Review Part 3

Middlesex returned to County Championship action in mid-August, having closed out their previous red-ball phase with the frustration of a narrow defeat to Kent.

09.10.26Analysis

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Middlesex's players gather for their team talk before going out to field against Kent at Canterbury

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Days of Summer: County Championship Review Part 2

Next up, we jump into June for the brief return to red-ball cricket that provided Middlesex with a variety of fillings for their T20 sandwich.

06.10.26Analysis

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Days of Summer: County Championship Review Part 1

We glance back over the ups and downs of the first block of Championship games which did so much to shape the red ball campaign

02.10.26Analysis

Middlesex wicketkeeper Harry Duke (L) takes a catch against Derbyshire, watched by team-mate Ben Geddes at slip

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Cracknell and Duke might play together, says Middlesex coach

Joe Cracknell could feature in the same team as fellow wicketkeeper Harry Duke next season after the Yorkshireman’s permanent move to Middlesex was confirmed last week.

30.09.26News

Middlesex's Ryan Higgins (C) celebrates a wicket against Northamptonshire

Middlesex pair 'turned the tide' with their batting approach

Ultimately, Middlesex managed their approach to batting better than opponents Northamptonshire during their final County Championship game of the 2026 season. Match day announcer and writer Ben Pheazey, who was at Lord's throughout the two and a half days, provides some analysis...

28.09.26Analysis

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More to come from Geddes, says Middlesex coach

Head coach Peter Fulton praised Ben Geddes’ potential after the Middlesex batter struck his second half-century of the match to close out victory against Northamptonshire and finish the season in style.

27.09.26News

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Duke hails fresh start with men of Lord's

Middlesex's new wicketkeeper/batter thanks Luke Hollman after making loan move from Yorkshire permanent.

26.09.26News

Middlesex's Ryan Higgins raises his bat after reaching a hundred against Northamptonshire at Lord's

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Higgins: Cup final success gave me 'freedom' to hit another ton

Ryan Higgins says the euphoria of Middlesex’s white-ball success gave him extra ‘freedom’ to bat after scoring his second hundred of the week in their County Championship finale against Northamptonshire.

25.09.26News

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Roland-Jones hints at more success ahead for 'growing' team

Middlesex's elder statesman suggests Metro Bank success could be a mere stepping stone for squad with all bases covered.

22.09.26Features

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Higgins hints at greatest moment as Middlesex end 36 years of hurt

All-rounder says he'll need time to let first List A century sink in

20.09.26News

Middlesex's Toby Roland-Jones appeals against Worcestershire

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Rain foils Middlesex but Fulton pleased by players' focusRain foils Middlesex but Fulton pleased by players' focus

Peter Fulton praised his players for not allowing thoughts of Sunday’s Metro Bank One-Day Cup final to distract them at Bristol after rain denied Middlesex a County Championship win over Gloucestershire.

19.09.26News