Friendly, The Parks, day one (stumps): Oxford UCCE v Middlesex 309-5Former England batsman Ed Smith struck a commanding century as Middlesex rattled up 309-5 against Oxford UCCE on another rain-hit day in The Parks.
Smith, who made 64 on his England debut and played three Tests against South Africa in 2003, hit 16 fours before he was stumped for 134 from 160 balls.
Ed Joyce weighed in with 85, featuring 11 boundaries, but he was also ousted by leg-spinner Stephen Moreton.
Mali Richards, son of legendary Viv, took two late wickets with his seamers.
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