Hollman strikes twice as Middlesex recover against Lancashire

Returning Lancashire captain Tom Bailey struck twice early before Middlesex recovered on the opening day of their County Championship match. Bailey dismissed two Middlesex batters in his first spell after returning from injury.

Middlesex reached lunch at 89 for 2 after the early losses. The visitors lost both openers inside the first hour before steadying the innings.

Bailey's return gives Lancashire a boost ahead of the final weeks of the season. Middlesex need a positive result to stay in touch with the promotion race.