In a pivotal County Championship Division Two encounter, Middlesex scored 336-5 on day one against Leicestershire, with opener Sam Robson scoring a century. Despite having recently defeated Middlesex at Lord's, Leicestershire struggled against an aggressive Middlesex side, as De Caires and du Plooy contributed solid innings. Leicestershire's bowling attack was diminished without key players, allowing Middlesex to capitalize. The dry pitch conditions contributed to an attritional match environment, as Leicestershire's captain chose to let Middlesex bat first, likely aiming to mitigate risk in the face of expected hotter weather.
The attritional nature of the match was amplified by the dry pitch conditions, which provided a stark contrast to what bowlers might expect with a Dukes ball earlier in the season.
Captain Peter Handscomb's decision to let Middlesex bat first might reflect Leicestershire's strategy to avoid a loss, especially with temperatures set to rise in the days ahead.
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