Surrey vs Middlesex, Group 2 at London, County, May 20 2021 - Match Result

shoulders arms outside off, and that's the end of that!

flicked off the legs

round the wicket, attacking line, blocked

short ball outside off, Roach's work is done, for this match and this Surrey stint. A round of thanks from his team-mates too, and a a wave to the crowd too. That's nice. A rare sight in these times too!

solid on the front foot, meeting the length ball with a full face

another bouncer, a no-ball... Surrey won't mind that!

rocks his head back for emphasis as Helm sways out of line. Never in danger of taking that one on

a chessboard of attacking fielders now as Helm hops back onto his stumps to block

yorker, well dug out. This is a tremendous final flourish from Roach. Can he send himself off with a ten-for at least?

sharp lifter, so close to Helm's upraised glove!

draws the bat inside the line, this match needs a hat-trick to reignite it

through to the keeper outside off. An inverted arrowhead of catchers behind the wicket. Gully, slip, leg slip, leg gully

fenced to the leg side, squared up on impact

firm on the front foot, into the covers

bouncer, sharp one, White ducks

round the wicket, solidly blocked. Middlesex have given up the chase, can Surrey turn up the pressure?

hops onto the back foot, solid in defence

bangs in the short ball, White hops onto the back foot

bouncer, White sways inside the line

five-for for Roach! He's signing off in style. Andersson's joy is short-lived, as he aims a waft to leg and is bowled off his pads for his efforts. At what stage do Middlesex think they ought to shut up shop? As might have been mentioned, their batting has been frail of late...