By Jeremy Blackmore

April 12-15, County Ground, Northampton

Northamptonshire 552-6d (Gay 261, Sales 113*, Roland-Jones 2-81) Middlesex 128-1 (Fernandes 65*)

Toss: Middlesex, who elected to field. Officials: Rob White, Tom Lungley, James Whitaker
“Going on and getting big scores to put your team in commanding positions is probably the most important thing.”
NORTHANTS’ DOUBLE CENTURION EMILIO GAY
OPENER EMILIO GAY struck a stylish, commanding 165 not out, the fifth first-class century of his career, as Northamptonshire took full advantage of being put into bat...