On day three at Lord's, Middlesex, led by Max Holden's unbeaten 135, rallied from a dismal 7-3 to reach 288-6 against Lancashire. With strong partnerships, particularly with Ben Geddes (74) and Ryan Higgins (43), they set a firm foundation for the final day. Lancashire had previously struggled, bowled out for 359 in their first innings despite Marcus Harris's impressive 138. Tom Bailey's exceptional opening bowling caused early nerves for Middlesex, but Holden's century steadied the ship for the host.
Max Holden's sixth first-class century, an unbeaten 135, led Middlesex to a commanding position after a shaky start against Lancashire at Lord's.
Tom Bailey's opening spell for Lancashire, taking 3-47, put pressure on Middlesex early in their innings, but they rallied with strong partnerships.
Middlesex ended day three at 288-6, with significant contributions from Holden, Higgins, and debutante Geddes, setting the stage for an exciting finish.
Lancashire's first innings saw them bowled out for 359, with Marcus Harris scoring a crucial 138 runs, but were unable to capitalize on their early lead.
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