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Middlesex captain Leus du Plooy in the field
Du Plooy led from the front on day 3 v Worcestershire at New Road Ray Lawrence Photography

Du Plooy leads from the front to set up last day victory charge v Worcestershire

Middlesex skipper's century in the shadow of Worcester Cathedral worthy of praise.

15.06.26, 08:46 Updated 15.06.26, 08:46 3 Minute Read

Jon Batham

Jon Batham

If Middlesex go on to beat Worcestershire at New Road later today in the shadow of the city’s cathedral, fans of the Seaxes should be sure to raise a hallelujah, and maybe a glass in honour of skipper Leus du Plooy.

The men of Lord’s will begin day four in a couple of hours’ time needing eight wickets to wrap up victory over the Pears, who themselves need a further 325 runs to win.

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