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Max Holden (L) and Sam Robson cross during a run against Northamptonshire
Robson and Holden frustrated Worcestershire's bowlers at New Road Ray Lawrence Photography

Runs on the board crucial on sporty pitch: Robson

Middlesex opener assesses position after defiant half century on day one at Worcester.

13.06.26, 09:00 Updated 12.06.26, 21:18 2 Minute Read

Jon Batham

Jon Batham

Runs on the board may prove crucial on a pitch likely to remain sporty throughout the game.

That was the view of Sam Robson after Middlesex battled their way to 291-8 on the opening day at New Road, having lost the toss and been put in by hosts Worcestershire.

Robson suggested that was a decent effort on a pitch where runs had to be hard earned throughout the day – a pattern he expects to continue as the match progresses.

“It looks like there will be some assistance for the bowlers the whole way through,” he said, speaking at the close.

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