AB De Villiers sparkled on is debut as Middlesex started the 2019 Vitality blast with a seven-wicket win over Essex at Lord's. AB De Villiers smashed a match-winning 88 from just 43 balls on his debut for MiddlesexEngland and Middlesex captain Eoin Morgan showed off the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy to fans during a lap of honor during an interval. England captain Eoin Morgan shows off the World Cup trophy to fans at the gameIt proved expensive as Ten Doeschate raced to 50 in 33 balls before helping plunder 19 from Steven Finn's final over as the visitors posted an imposing 164 for six. De Villiers surged to 50 in 29 balls and Malan caught the mood, crunching Lawrence for four through cover before De Villiers almost deposited the same bowler onto the Grandstand roof. The 100-partnership came at a rate of knots and though Malan (43) was stumped off Zampa with 20 needed, Middlesex stormed home with three overs to spare.

Source: Daily Mail July 18, 2019 23:26 UTC