In a thrilling day of County Championship action at Old Trafford, Middlesex stormed to a six-wicket victory over Lancashire, marking their first win at the historic ground since 1996. The result, which sees Middlesex leapfrog their opponents in the Division Two table, was powered by a sensational bowling performance and a blistering knock from young gun Ben Geddes.

The drama unfolded early on day three, with Middlesex's bowlers picking up right where they left off. Naavya Sharma stole the show with a career-best 4 for 17, including three wickets in his first over and four in just ten balls. Alongside Ryan Higgins, who took 4 for 27, the visitors dismantled Lancashire's second innings for just 84 runs—their last six wickets falling for a mere 21 runs in 10.1 overs.

Chasing a modest target of 117, Middlesex's path to victory wasn't entirely smooth. At 64 for four shortly after lunch, the match hung in the balance. Enter Ben Geddes. The 22-year-old played a match-winning knock of 73 not out off just 70 balls, combining composure with aggression to steer his side home. Higgins provided solid support with an unbeaten seven, as the pair added an unbroken 53 for the fifth wicket.

For cricket fans, this victory is a testament to Middlesex's growing resilience in the championship. It's the kind of performance that builds momentum—and looks great on the pitch, whether you're celebrating in the stands or sporting your team's colors off it.