"Ian Holland's exceptional performance of 5-35 marked him as Division Two's leading wicket-taker, helping Leicestershire take control on the first day."
"Leicestershire's captain, Peter Handscomb, decisively chose to bat first, a strategy that paid off as Holland decimated Middlesex's batting order."
On the first day of the County Championship clash between Middlesex and Leicestershire at Lord's, Ian Holland shone with figures of 5-35, reinforcing his lead as Division Two's top wicket-taker. Middlesex struggled early on, collapsing to 19-3 in response to Leicestershire's determined bowling, particularly by Holland, who took three wickets in a devastating opening spell. Despite a recovery led by Jack Davies's top score of 49, Middlesex was all out for 232. Leicestershire ended the day at 22-1, with Rishi Patel dismissed at the close by Ryan Higgins, giving Leicestershire a solid foundation.
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