Pears beaten by Middlesex
Worcestershire became the first side to lose to Middlesex this season – going down by 127 runs at New Road.
Middlesex’s veteran paceman Tim Murtagh struck twice before lunch, produced another triple breakthrough after the resumption and went on to finish with figures of 6-51 and a match analysis of 35-16-76-8.
Worcestershire, who had been set a 353 target after Middlesex declared overnight, were bowled out for 225 in 73.3 overs.
It was the perfect return to county action for Murtagh after his recent international commitments with Ireland and the 33rd five-wicket haul of his career.
Middlesex fully deserved their 20-point haul and fit-again captain Dawid Malan produced the game’s outstanding batting performance with scores of 45 and 124 on a wicket where the ball nipped around over all four days.
