Worcestershire secured a 57-run victory over Middlesex in a County Championship match at Lord's. Matthew Waite contributed significantly to the win, scoring six fours in a crucial 34 to set a target of 262. Waite also took two wickets for Worcester, returning 2-29 in a collective effort from the Worcester seamers. Middlesex was bowled out for 204, with Joe Cracknell running out of partners on 43, while Max Holden making 40. The match saw the latest instance of concussion protocols being followed, with Seamer Ben Gibbon replacing Adam Finch due to a blow on the head from Ryan Higgins.