Northants' McSweeney, Sales Rescue Innings vs Middlesex

Northamptonshires McSweeney and Sales Rescue Innings, Trail by 112 Runs

Northamptonshires Nathan McSweeney and James Sales staged a remarkable recovery, scoring an unbeaten century stand to propel the team to 229/4, trailing Middlesex by 112 runs on day two at Wantage Road. McSweeney hit 87, while Sales contributed 78 with 16 boundaries.

Earlier, Middlesex was bowled out for 341, with Ben Sanderson claiming his second five-wicket haul of the season. Harry Conway and Zafar Gohar also chipped in with wickets. Gohar top-scored with 83 before being dismissed.

Northamptonshire achieved a rare feat by catching all ten Middlesex wickets, the first time in 21 years. However, Conway suffered a groin injury early on, leading to Middlesexs first injury substitution of the season, with Luke Hollman replacing him.

After losing early wickets, McSweeney and Sales rebuilt the innings, with McSweeney reaching his fifty with elegant drives and Sales unleashing cover drives and pulls. Their partnership kept the momentum going post-tea, leaving Northamptonshire well-positioned to chase down the lead.

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