Middlesex build lead after Gohar five-for against Northants
Briefly

In a competitive County Championship encounter, Middlesex is capitalizing on a strong performance at the County Ground against Northamptonshire. Day three highlighted Josh de Caires' remarkable batting effort—scoring 87 runs, marking his highest first-class score, in partnership with Sam Robson. They managed to post 215-3, leading by 193 runs. Meanwhile, a hat-trick by Ryan Higgins triggered a dramatic batting collapse for Northants, although Justin Broad's noteworthy 70 runs helped them to a slender first-innings lead. Zafar Gohar's bowling was exceptional, claiming five wickets and being central to Middlesex's position.
Josh de Caires showcased his talent with an impressive 87 runs, while Zafar Gohar's 5-wicket haul demonstrates Middlesex's strong position in the County Championship.
Northamptonshire’s Ryan Higgins took a hat-trick that triggered a batting collapse, but Justin Broad's fiery 70 helped secure a narrow first-innings lead for the hosts.
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