middle order

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Hartley said her top three would consist of Wyatt-Hodge, Capsey and Sciver-Brunt, keeping Knight in the middle order and with Dunkley missing out.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It therefore seems likely Rew will have to wait his turn behind the established middle order of Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, captain Stokes and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Pushing Tom Banton or Jacob Bethell up to open and slotting Ahmed into the middle order would be a huge gamble backed up by little evidence.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 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

It distributes that power through the great mass of the middle order.

From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron