On day two of the County Championship match between Leicestershire and Middlesex at Lord's, Peter Handscomb stood out with a critical 87 runs, marking his 100th score of 50 or more in first-class cricket. Leicestershire scored 274 runs, with admirable support from Ian Holland and Ben Green. Middlesex's Zafar Gohar took 4 wickets but missed a crucial stumping opportunity that may affect the match. As Middlesex began their second innings, they reduced their deficit slightly, but the pressure from Leicestershire remains substantial.
Peter Handscomb returned to haunt his old county as Leicestershire kept their noses in front on an absorbing day two against Middlesex at Lord's.
It marked his 100th score of 50 or more in first-class cricket, while Ian Holland (37) and Ben Green (36) lent support in stands of 93 and 59, respectively.
Former Pakistan international spinner Zafar Gohar kept the hosts in touch with 4-34, but the missed stumping off his bowling which reprieved Handscomb on 54 may yet prove costly.
Debutant Naavya Sharma found Lewis Hill's edge in his opening over in first-class cricket, but the usually safe hands of Sam Robson grassed the chance at first slip.
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