Leus du Plooy, the captain of Middlesex, mesmerised with the willow. This would be featured in the remarkable score of 171 not out, earned against Gloucestershire. In his most recent contest, he hit an all-time great innings. His unique talent and bravado ensured Middlesex’s dominance at the summit of the sport.
After winning the toss, du Plooy decided to bat first, a choice that proved to be crucial. He led from the start, serving notice of his prodigious talent from day one. The Middlesex skipper brought up his fifty in a brisk 56 deliveries, which launched his side into a dominant performance. His century brought up his 24th first-class hundred and along with it, the declaration of his domination over the onslaught of the bowling attack.
As the innings wore on, du Plooy was joined by a patient Josh Cracknell at the other end who became a calming presence. The pair put together a mighty stand that was hugely influential in Middlesex’s total. They reached their hundred stand in the first over after the resumption. This exemplified the decisive orchestration of the ball game. Collectively, they boosted Middlesex’s total to 161-2 without breaking a sweat against the Victorian Aussie attack.
Then Du Plooy started to work up a head of steam, moving quickly through the 150 without any trouble at all with support from Cracknell all around. His innings featured a highly productive 15 fours, highlighting his capacity to find the boundary and rotate the strike. The invaluable 273-run stand between the two left Middlesex well-placed at 394-5. This monumental score leaves them with a pretty good chance of winning the rest of the match.
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