middle order

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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

Beyond the openers, the middle order is the most settled part of the England team.

From BBC • May 11, 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 ultra-aggressive left-handed opening pair have failed to fire, leaving a shaky middle order to pick up the pieces.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

In such a state, therefore, all that the middle order has left, is to preserve the prerogative and privileges of the one principal governor with the most sacred circumspection.

From The Vicar of Wakefield by Goldsmith, Oliver