Middlesex edge Durham to reach One-Day Cup final
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Middlesex overcame Durham by two wickets in the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup semi-final held at home. Chasing 255 runs, Middlesex was struggling at 145-7 but an unbeaten 83 from Luke Hollman led the team to victory with eight balls remaining. Durham, captained by Ben Stokes, set the target after scoring 254-7, with notable contributions from Will Rhodes and Colin Ackermann. Middlesex will face Leicestershire in the final at Trent Bridge on September 20 after Leicestershire defeated Notts Outlaws in the other semi-final.
- •Middlesex scores 255 to beat Durham by two wickets.
- •Luke Hollman scores 83 not out, pivotal in the chase.
- •Ben Stokes contributes six runs for Durham in the match.
- •Durham posts 254-7, with Will Rhodes scoring 80.
- •Middlesex faces Leicestershire in the final on September 20.
"Ben Stokes and Durham were denied a spot in the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup final as Middlesex pulled off a stunning, comeback clinch a first List-A final appearance for 36 years.
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