September 3, Lord’s, London
Middlesex 167-7 Essex Eagles 156-8 Middlesex won by 11 runs
Toss: Essex, who elected to fi eld
LUKE HOLLMAN hailed a ‘dream come true’ after starring with bat and ball in Middlesex’s win over Essex Eagles.
Playing in just his second match, the 19-year-old homegrown star struck 25 not out and then took 2-36 as his leg-spinners, combined with Steven Finn’s (3-18) pace, propelled the hosts to an 11-run victory.
Defending champions Essex were unable to chase down a target of 168 and local lad Hollman was thrilled to exper...