Morgan shows class but century is in vain

By Andy Baber

ENGLAND captain Eoin Morgan smashed a 69-ball hundred as Middlesex concluded another disappointing one-day campaign with a 33-run victory over Gloucestershire in Bristol.
Opener Paul Stirling also hit an unbeaten 127 as he put on 156 with Morgan and their total of 322-3 proved beyond their West Country rivals.
Despite Ian Cockbain’s unbeaten ton, Gloucestershire were bowled out for 289, thus ending their slim knockout hopes.
Morgan hit five sixes and seven fours in his explosive innings after joining Stirling at the crease in the 13th ove...

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