Middlesex Cricket: Lord's, 13 Championships & Eoin Morgan
Middlesex County Cricket Club plays at Lord's Cricket Ground, the 'Home of Cricket'. With 13 County Championship titles and England's 2019 World Cup winner Eoin Morgan, Middlesex has a rich heritage.
Middlesex County Cricket Club, founded in 1864, plays at Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London — the most famous cricket ground in the world. With 13 County Championship titles and stars from Denis Compton to Eoin Morgan, Middlesex have been central to English cricket history.
Lord's: The Home of Cricket
Lord's Cricket Ground is owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which also holds the Laws of Cricket. Middlesex use Lord's as their home ground but do not own it. The iconic pavilion, the slope across the ground, and the famous Father Time weathervane make Lord's unique in world cricket.
County Championship Record
Middlesex have won the County Championship 13 times. Their modern golden era came in the 1970s–80s under Mike Brearley, winning titles in 1976, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1990, and 1993. Their most recent Championship came in 2016.
Famous Middlesex Players
- Denis Compton — arguably England's most gifted batter, 5,807 Test runs
- Bill Edrich — Compton's opening partner, 2,440 Test runs
- Mike Brearley — outstanding captain who won 31 of 48 Tests as England skipper
- Eoin Morgan — led England to 2019 ODI World Cup victory, transformed English white-ball cricket
- Phil Tufnell — left-arm spinner who took 121 Test wickets for England
Frequently asked questions
How many County Championships has Middlesex won?
Middlesex have won the County Championship 13 times, most recently in 2016.
Do Middlesex own Lord's Cricket Ground?
No. Lord's is owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Middlesex use Lord's as their home ground but lease the facilities from the MCC.