middle order

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Rain threatened throughout New Zealand's chase, but their middle order played proactively to stay ahead of the run-rate despite being reduced to 40-3 by Lauren Bell early on.

From BBC • May 16, 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 top and middle order is dominated by left-handers, offering opponents a clear tactical approach.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

From a gloomily fanatical atheist Borrow changed to a cheerfully fanatical Protestant, described as “of the middle order in society, and a very produceable person.”

From George Borrow The Man and His Books by Thomas, Edward