A closely fought fixture is on the schedule as Middlesex and Essex prepare for a head-to-head test in Royal London One-day Cup. Fans of the sport can mark
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Both Middlesex and Essex arrive with a particular style of play, and how those approaches interact could influence how the contest develops. Calling a definitive result this far out stays uncertain, though those tracking the standings will be paying close attention to indications of momentum once the fixture is underway.
