Ben Stokes and Durham were denied a spot in the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup final as Middlesex pulled off a stunning comeback to secure a first List-A final appearance in 36 years.

Middlesex appeared headed for defeat when reduced to 145-7 in the 31st over chasing 255, with Colin Ackermann claiming 3-46, but Luke Hollman's magnificent unbeaten 83 steered the home side to a memorable two-wicket win.

Hollman shared a pivotal 79-run partnership with Tom Helm (40) for the eighth wicket, before Noah Cornwell (1no) hung around as Hollman ticked off the final 31 runs required with eight balls to spare. Stokes' impact was minimal, contributing only six runs to Durham's total of 254-7.

Middlesex will play Leicestershire in the final on Sunday September 20 after they defended 304 to beat Notts Outlaws by 13 runs. Hamza Shaikh hit 104 from 109 balls as Leicestershire posted 303-7, while 19-year-old Alex Green took 4-40 to bowl out the Outlaws for 280.