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North London Third XI routs Richmond Fourth XI by 424 runs in Middlesex League mismatch

Player shortages compounded by mid-game injuries left Richmond's understrength squad collapsing to just two runs.

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Overview

  • North London CC’s 3rd XI amassed 426-6 in 45 overs before bowling out Richmond CC’s 4th XI for two to secure a 424-run victory.
  • Opener Dan Simmons top-scored with 140 while 92 extras, including 63 wides and 16 no-balls, bolstered North London’s total.
  • Tom Spawton (3-2) and Matt Rosson (5-0) spearheaded a devastating bowling effort that ended Richmond’s innings in 5.4 overs.
  • Richmond CC grappled with a ‘perfect storm’ of absences, having roughly 40 players unavailable across its five men’s teams.
  • Three Richmond players suffered injuries—a broken finger, a facial blow and a hamstring strain—deepening the club’s challenges.