Rain hampers Middlesex's chase for one Gloucs wicket in Bristol

Middlesex faced frustrating weather as they sought a final wicket to ensure victory against Gloucestershire on day four at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol. Chasing 362, Gloucestershire was reduced to 145-9 before rain halted play, preventing Middlesex from claiming the win. Toby Roland-Jones and Ryan Higgins took 4-30 and 3-35, respectively, but Gloucestershire's last-wicket pair held on until rain forced the players off at 16:10 BST with 41 overs still to play. Middlesex's Harry Duke scored 94 runs in their second innings, with Gloucestershire's JT Langridge claiming five wickets. The match was ultimately abandoned, resulting in a draw, with Middlesex earning 13 points and Gloucestershire 12 points ahead of Middlesex's One-Day Cup final on Sunday against Leicestershire.

• 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Rain arrives with Middlesex needing one Gloucs wicket