Du Plooy leads Middlesex in strong position against Worcestershire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Middlesex captain Leus du Plooy scored an unbeaten 101 as his team declared at 283-6 on day three against Worcestershire at New Road. With a total target of 358 runs to win, Worcestershire ended the day at 33-2 after losing two early wickets, including a run out without a ball faced. Middlesex's bowlers, including Toby Roland-Jones and Morgan, made early inroads into the Worcestershire batting lineup. The match continues into day four, with Middlesex needing eight more wickets for victory.
- •Leus du Plooy scores unbeaten 101 for Middlesex.
- •Middlesex declares at 283-6, setting Worcestershire a target of 358.
- •Worcestershire ends day three at 33-2, needing 325 runs to win.
- •Jake Libby run out without facing a ball, a pivotal early wicket.
- •Middlesex requires eight wickets on the final day to secure victory.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Du Plooy stars for Middlesex at New Road
"Middlesex are in the box seat to claim a crucial County Championship victory over Worcestershire after a magnificent Leus du Ploy century.
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