{
  "id": 1322707,
  "title": "Hollman leads Middlesex to first List A final for 36 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/hollman-leads-middlesex-to-first-list-a-final-for-36-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c4g48y40e0lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Middlesex secured their first List A final since 1990 with a two-wicket win over Durham in their One-Day Cup semi-final. Luke Hollman's unbeaten 83* proved crucial as the tailend responded to a shaky start, where Middlesex slumped to 145-7 after 30 overs. Tom Helm added 40 runs to the partnership, transforming the match's dynamics. Colin Ackermann, who had earlier scored 71 unbeaten, took three quick wickets, including Nathan Fernandes for 44. Following Ackermann's three wickets, Luke Hollman contributed 3-53, including two caught and bowled, along with taking wickets of Will Rhodes and Naavya Sharma. Durham managed 254-7 in their 50 overs. The match will conclude with Middlesex facing Leicestershire at Trent Bridge on Sunday, 20 September.",
  "summary": "Luke Hollman scores an unbeaten 83 to help Middlesex stun Durham with a two-wicket win in their One-Day Cup semi-final to reach their first List A decider since 1990.",
  "key_points": [
    "Middlesex wins List A final for first time since 1990",
    "Luke Hollman scores unbeaten 83, crucial to victory",
    "Match concludes with Middlesex vs Leicestershire on 20 September"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}