Derbyshire’s Harry Came had an outstanding game, scoring his first List A hundred as Derbyshire dominated Middlesex in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup match. Along with Luis Reece, who scored 88, they set up a partnership of 216 runs off 202 balls, leading Derbyshire to a nine-wicket victory.
Middlesex, on the other hand, struggled after losing three quick wickets, with Joe Cracknell being the top scorer with 56 runs. Despite a middle-order collapse, Martin Anderrson’s 46 and some lower-order contributions helped Middlesex reach a total of 267 runs. However, Daryn Dupavillon’s 3 for 47 kept the pressure on Middlesex throughout the innings.
In response, Derbyshire’s openers, Reece and Came, batted brilliantly, with Came remaining unbeaten on 110 off 130 balls as they chased down the target with seven overs to spare. Middlesex’s bowlers failed to contain the Derbyshire openers, with Reece reaching his half-century off 48 balls and Came completing his fifty off 72 balls.
Despite a brief partnership between Anderrson and Luke Hollman, Middlesex struggled to make a comeback as Derbyshire cruised to victory. Reece’s dismissal did not deter Came, who reached his century off 116 balls, sealing the win for Derbyshire.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by Derbyshire, showcasing their batting prowess and bowling discipline. Middlesex will need to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming matches to stay competitive in the tournament. The partnership between Came and Reece was the highlight of the game, setting the tone for Derbyshire’s comprehensive victory.
