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Marshall century sees Glos home

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27.08.2008 23:52

After winning the toss, Middlesex lost England duo Ed Joyce and Andrew Strauss cheaply, but Eoin Morgan's 82 helped them post 183-9 from their 40 overs.

Gloucestershire then lost regular wickets as Marshall lacked support.

But the New Zealander found a useful ally in recent signing Richard Dawson (17 not out) as they edged home.

Former England off-spinner Dawson, batting at number nine, hit a six as he and Marshall added 33 for the eighth wicket.

As in their Twenty20 Cup-winning success, Middlesex were indebted to spinners Shaun Udal (3-36) and Murali Kartik (2-22) for putting the brakes on the hosts in mid-innings, while Marshall was one of only four Gloucestershire players to reach double figures.

Earlier, seamer Steve Kirby took 4-27 for the home side.

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