Zaib, Keogh battle in vain as Middlesex close out innings win
Northamptonshire rearguard finally falls during final session as hosts reignite promotion challenge
22/07Result
38th Match, County Championship Division Two at Northwood, Jul 22-25 2025
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![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
625/8d -
![Northamptonshire]( "Northamptonshire")
261 & 257 (90 ov) (f/o)
22/07Result
38th Match, County Championship Division Two at Northwood, Jul 22-25 2025
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![Middlesex]( "Middlesex")
625/8d -
![Northamptonshire]( "Northamptonshire")
261 & 257 (90 ov) (f/o)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Northamptonshire , elected to field first
Season
Hours of play (local time)
11.00 start, Lunch 13.00-13.40, Tea 15.40-16.00, Close 18.00
Match days
22,23,24,25 July 2025 (4-day match)
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Middlesex 24, Northamptonshire 2
Scorecard Summary
MIDDLESEX 625/8d (146 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Kane Williamson114 (159)
- Max Holden151 (282)
- Ben Sanderson2/75 (24)
- Saif Zaib3/70 (15)
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 261 (81.3 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Lewis McManus39 (49)
- Saif Zaib82 (159)
- Ryan Higgins4/51 (16)
- Noah Cornwell3/48 (11.3)
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 257 f/o (90 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Rob Keogh*61 (192)
- Saif Zaib44 (77)
- Toby Roland-Jones2/47 (20)
- Ryan Higgins3/54 (22)
Match Coverage
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