DUR vs MID Match Prediction & AnalysisThe match number 53 of the England Domestic One Day Cup 2026 will be played between Durham and Middlesex.
They then edged Glamorgan by three wickets before suffering their only defeat so far, a seven-wicket loss to Yorkshire.
Cornwell has now six wickets in the last two games while Naavya the season with 10 wickets in first four games.
3.57 k/h From: SW 71%Weather ConditionsOn Friday, August 7 in Gosforth, expect a mild and mostly cloudy day.
DUR vs MID Pitch ReportThe pitch at Roseworth Terrace is generally balanced and offers a fair contest in 50-over cricket.
DUR vs MID Match Prediction & Analysis
The match number 53 of the England Domestic One Day Cup 2026 will be played between Durham and Middlesex. The game will be played at the Roseworth Terrace ground in Gosforth on August 7.
This is a critical game for either side. Middlesex currently sit at the top of the points table 16 points from 4 wins and need to pull a gap to the chasing teams. Durham is one of the sides chasing them also with 16 points on the board. This makes it an important game for both sides as the winner could gain a significant advantage.
There isn't a long history between the two teams. Rather they have played only three times against one another since 2021. Although Durham won in 2021, Middlesex have won both the following games in 2022 and 2025.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
DUR W L W W W HAM 246/10 in 50.0 4.92 RLODC Durham beat Hampshire by 9 wickets 02 Aug 2026 DUR 249/1 in 38.3 6.47 YOR 167/3 in 41.0 4.07 RLODC Yorkshire beat Durham by 7 wickets 31 Jul 2026 DUR 165/10 in 48.1 3.43 DUR 328/7 in 49.3 6.63 RLODC Durham beat Glamorgan by 3 wickets 29 Jul 2026 GLA 326/6 in 50.0 6.52 DUR 352/5 in 50.0 7.04 RLODC Durham beat Sussex by 72 runs 24 Jul 2026 SUS 280/10 in 43.5 6.39 DER 256/9 in 50.0 5.12 RLODC Durham beat Derbyshire by 5 wickets 21 Jul 2026 DUR 257/5 in 49.1 5.23
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches 1 DUR Won 1 MID Won 2 No Result MID T20BLAST DUR 118/10 in 14.5 Durham beat Middlesex by 100 runs 28 Jun 2026 218/6 in 20.0 Show More Show Less MID 430/10 in 141.0 CC2026 Match Drawn 01 May 2026 DUR 0/0 in 0.0 DUR 387/4 in 50.0 RLODC Middlesex beat Durham by 5 wickets 13 Aug 2025 MID 390/5 in 48.0 MID 00/0 (00) RLODC 06 Aug 2024 DUR 00/0 (00)
TEAMS PREVIEW
Durham Preview
Durham have performed well in the England Domestic One Day Cup 2026 in Group B. With four wins from five matches and 16 points, they sit among the leading sides and will look to maintain their momentum when they face Middlesex.
Their campaign began with a five-wicket victory over Derbyshire, followed by a comprehensive 72-run win against Sussex. They then edged Glamorgan by three wickets before suffering their only defeat so far, a seven-wicket loss to Yorkshire.
They bounced back emphatically with a nine-wicket thrashing of Hampshire, chasing 247 with ease.
Batting has been led by Will Rhodes, who tops the charts with 232 runs from four innings at an average of 116.00 and has also been highly effective with the ball.
Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has contributed 193 runs from four matches including a game winning century vs Derbyshire, while Graham Clark has scored 172 from five innings.
Alex Lees (158), Emilio Gay (150) and Ollie Robinson (123) have provided consistent support, with Kasey Aldridge adding 118 from three innings. The top order has regularly posted competitive totals.
The bowling attack has equally been brilliant. Will Rhodes is at the top here too having bagged 10 scalps from four matches, underlining his all-round value. His most notable performance was 5/51 vs Sussex.
Afghanistani spinner Shafiqullah Ghafari has taken seven wickets from five, Luke Robinson has 6 wickets in 4, and James Minto 5 from four. Ben Stokes, Kasey Aldridge and George Samuel Drissell have also contributed with the ball, bagging 2 wickets each.
Durham Predicted Playing XI:
Graham Clark, Emilio Gay, Ollie Robinson (WK), Will Rhodes, Ben Stokes, Colin Ackermann, Kasey Aldridge (C), George Drisell, James Manto, Shafiqullah Ghafari, Luke Robinson.
Durham Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Emilio Gay 104 108 9 3 96.3 Graham Clark 68 58 7 4 117.24 Oliver Robinson 64 65 5 2 98.46 Bowlers O M R W Econ Will Rhodes 6.0 0 29 3 4.83 Shafiqullah Ghafari 10.0 2 41 3 4.1 Luke Robinson 10.0 0 39 2 3.9
Durham Actual Playing XI:
George Drissell, Colin Ackermann, Emilio Gay, Will Rhodes, Kasey Aldridge, Alex Lees, Ben Stokes, James Minto, Luke Robinson, Shafiqullah Ghafari, Oliver Robinson
Middlesex Preview
Middlesex have been one of the standout teams in Group B of the England Domestic One Day Cup 2026. With four wins from five matches and 16 points, they currently sit at top of the table and will aim to extend their strong form against Durham on 7 August.
They opened the tournament with a 41-run victory over Essex, followed by a dominant 160-run win against Hampshire.
A clinical eight-wicket triumph over Glamorgan came next before they suffered their sole defeat, a narrow four-wicket loss to Worcestershire. They responded with a solid 35-run victory over Yorkshire.
Batting has been anchored by Josh De Caires, who leads the run charts with an outstanding 307 runs from five innings at an average of 76.75. He has scored two half-centuries and one century so far.
Youngster Nathan Fernandes has scored 202 from five matches, while Ben Geddes has contributed 126. Veteran batter Sam Robson has scored 110 runs while Jack Nelson (77), Zafar Gohar (67) and Joe Cracknell (61) have all made useful contributions.
The bowling unit has been exceptionally effective. Noah Cornwell and Naavya Sharma share the top spot with 11 wickets each from five matches. Cornwell has now six wickets in the last two games while Naavya the season with 10 wickets in first four games.
Josh De Caires alongside his exceptional batting, has also taken six wickets from 3 innings, Toby Roland-Jones got 6 from four, and Zafar Gohar 5 from four. Luke Hollman and Henry Brookes have also claimed three wickets apiece, showcasing the brilliant depth in their bowling department.
Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:
Josh de Caires, Nathan Fernandes, Ben Geddes (C), Aaryan Sawant, Joe Cracknell (WK), Jack Nelson, Tom Helm, Jafar Gohar, Toby Roland-Jones, Noah Cornwell, Naavya Sharma.
Middlesex Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Jack Nelson 76 69 10 1 110.14 Joshua De Caires 42 34 9 0 123.53 Zafar Gohar 25 42 0 1 59.52 Bowlers O M R W Econ Zafar Gohar 10.0 1 24 4 2.4 Noah Cornwell 10.0 0 35 3 3.5 Tom Helm 6.3 1 37 1 5.69
Middlesex Actual Playing XI:
Henry Brookes, Noah Cornwell, Joe Cracknell, Joshua De Caires, Nathan Fernandes, Ben Geddes, Zafar Gohar, Luke Hollman, Toby Roland-Jones, Naavya Sharma, Jack Nelson
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
HR Temp Rain W. speed W. direction Clouds 00h 14 0 mm. 3.36 k/h From: SW 100% 03h 12 0 mm. 4.15 k/h From: SW 47% 06h 12 0 mm. 4.46 k/h From: SW 65% 09h 16 0 mm. 5.3 k/h From: SW 34% 12h 19 0 mm. 5.35 k/h From: WSW 56% 15h 20 0 mm. 5.05 k/h From: SW 100% 18h 19 0 mm. 3.22 k/h From: SW 85% 21h 18 0 mm. 3.57 k/h From: SW 71%
Weather Conditions
On Friday, August 7 in Gosforth, expect a mild and mostly cloudy day. The temperature on this day could touch a high of around 19-21°C and low near 12°C. There is a slight chance of light rain with 10-20% probability of precipitation. Light winds are expected at 14 kmph.
DUR vs MID Pitch Report
The pitch at Roseworth Terrace is generally balanced and offers a fair contest in 50-over cricket. It provides decent pace and bounce early on, helping seamers get some movement with the new ball under typical northern English conditions. The surface settles down for batters as the innings progresses, rewarding patient stroke play. Spinners can find some grip later. The first innings average score is around 230.
Toss: To Bowl
The captain who wins the toss, would ideally prefer to bowl first. In all of the One Day Cup games played at the Roseworth Terrace ground, all the games have been won by the bowling first side.
