middle order

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Devine was the fourth wicket to fall as the White Ferns' middle order melted quicker than an ice cream in the 27C heat, collapsing from 29-1 to 33-6.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Veteran opener Tammy Beaumont has been dropped, while Jones has moved back into the middle order, so a new-look opening partnership of Emma Lamb and Jodi Grewcock has emerged.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

But Banton was recalled specifically to play a role in the middle order because of his prowess attacking against spin.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

India's ultra-aggressive left-handed opening pair have failed to fire, leaving a shaky middle order to pick up the pieces.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

In such a state, therefore, all that the middle order has left, is to preserve the prerogative and privileges of the one principal governor with the most sacred circumspection.

From The Vicar of Wakefield by Goldsmith, Oliver