Middlesex secures knockout stage in One-Day Cup amid surprising results
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Middlesex advanced in the One-Day Cup after defeating Derbyshire, securing their spot in the knockout stages. The match saw Ben Geddes score 109 runs and set a target of 328. In Group A, Leicestershire's loss to Kent means their future now relies on other teams' performances. Despite their defeat, Middlesex remains at the top of Group B while Durham also positions itself well for advancement. The group stage concludes soon with crucial matches ahead, determining the final standings and knockout participants.
- •Middlesex beats Derbyshire to secure knockout stage position.
- •Ben Geddes scores 109 runs, setting a target of 328.
- •Leicestershire's loss puts their knockout hopes in jeopardy.
- •Durham remains a strong contender in Group B.
- •Final matches will determine the last teams advancing to playoffs.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Middlesex through as One-Day Cup nears tense finale
- 7:52 PMBBC Sport — Middlesex through as One-Day Cup nears close finale
"A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.
"A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:09 PMMiddlesex through as One-Day Cup nears tense finale
A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 7:52 PMMiddlesex through as One-Day Cup nears close finale
A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.
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