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Middlesex vs Yorkshire Predictions - Yorkshire to edge out Middlesex in a closely contested One-Day Cup match
Yorkshire, in stellar form, are slight favorites for the upcoming One-Day Cup clash against Middlesex, having won four of their last five games and boasting strong recent performances from players like Benjamin Cliff and William Luxton. Middlesex has also shown promise, particularly through Josh de Caires’ impressive batting and bowling, but suffered a recent close defeat. With both teams naming strong possible XIs, the match at Lord's could be decided by key moments, though Yorkshire's chasing power and momentum give them an edge.
- Yorkshire are favorites after winning 4 straight matches and leading Group B.
- Middlesex's Josh de Caires is in top form despite their recent close loss.
- Both teams have named strong XIs; Yorkshire’s chasing strength could be decisive.
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Yorkshire to edge out Middlesex in a closely contested One-Day Cup match
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Middlesex vs Yorkshire Predictions
Yorkshire’s recent form and strong chasing capabilities make them slight favorites and are backed to make it five wins on the trot.
- Middlesex's Josh De Caires has figures of 3/68, 3/1 & 2/29 in his last 4 matches.
- Middlesex's Sam Robson has scores of 42 & 57 in his last 3 innings.
- Middlesex's Josh De Caires has scored 130, 45* & 75 in his last 3 innings.
- Middlesex's Naavya Sharma has figures of 4/29, 2/26, 2/59 & 2/34 in his last 5 matches.
- Middlesex has won 4 of the last 5 matches.
- Yorkshire has won 3 of the last 5 matches against Middlesex.
- Yorkshire's Benjamin Cliff has figures of 4/38, 1/33, 4/29 & 2/59 in his last 4 matches.
- Yorkshire's William Luxton has scores of 126, 117, 24 & 64 in his last 5 innings.
- Yorkshire's Sam Whiteman has scored 52*, 35*, 74, 17 & 44 in his last 5 innings.
- Yorkshire's Ben Coad has taken 10 wickets in his last 5 matches.
- Yorkshire has won 4 of the last 5 matches.
Head-to-Head
Yorkshire has won three of the last five matches against Middlesex.
Middlesex Form
Middlesex lost to Worcestershire Rapids by four wickets with eight balls remaining in their One-Day Cup Group B match at New Road, Worcester.
Middlesex posted 293/7 in their 50 overs, with Josh de Caires leading the charge with a spectacular 130 runs. Aaryan Sawant contributed 44 runs, while Sam Robson added 42.
Chasing Middlesex's target of 294 runs, Worcestershire reached 294/6 in 48.4 overs, with Noah Cornwell (3/68) and Naavya Sharma (2/37) the pick of the bowlers.
Josh De Caires has figures of 3/68, 3/1 & 2/29 in his last four matches, while Naavya Sharma has figures of 4/29, 2/26, 2/59 & 2/34 in his last five matches.
Sam Robson has scores of 42 & 57 in his last three innings, while Josh De Caires has scored 130, 45* & 75 in his last three innings.
Yorkshire Form
Yorkshire defeated Durham by seven wickets in their Group B match of the 2026 One-Day Cup at Clifton Park in York. Durham won the toss and were bowled out for 165 in 48.1 overs. Yorkshire chased down the 166-run target comfortably, reaching 167/3 in 41 overs with 54 balls to spare.
Benjamin Cliff was the pick of the bowlers with outstanding figures of 4/38, supported by Dom Bess (2/49) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/23).
James Wharton anchored the chase with an unbeaten 68 off 122 balls, while Sam Whiteman (52) and Will Bennison (36) also contributed to the steady run chase.
Benjamin Cliff has figures of 4/38, 1/33, 4/29 & 2/59 in his last four matches, while Ben Coad has taken 10 wickets in his last five matches.
Sam Whiteman has scored 52*, 35*, 74, 17 & 44 in his last five innings, while William Luxton has scores of 126, 117, 24 & 64 in his last 5 innings.
Yorkshire has won four of the five matches and sit top of Group B in the One-Day Cup with 16 points after five matches.
Team news
The Lord's pitch typically produces good bounce and some early seam movement with the new ball. The spinners usually come into the game during the middle overs as the surface wears down, making the toss potentially important.
Middlesex Possible XI: Sam Robson, Joe Cracknell, Ben Geddes, Aaryan Sawant, Josh de Caires, Nathan Fernandes, Luke Hollman, Zafar Goha, Toby Roland-Jones, Henry Brookes, Noah Cornwell, Naavya Sharma.
Yorkshire Possible XI: Adam Lyth, Finlay Bean, Will Luxton, James Wharton, Sam Whiteman, George Hill, Dom Bess, Ben Coad, Benjamin Cliff, Kuldeep Yadav, Jack White.
Verdict
Yorkshire to edge out Middlesex in a closely contested One Day Cup match. With both teams boasting balanced squad depth, Yorkshire’s recent form and strong chasing capabilities make them slight favorites, though Middlesex's familiarity with the conditions at Lord’s keeps Middlesex in contention.
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