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WATCH: John Simpson smacks six to see Middlesex to dramatic win over Somerset

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John Simpson steered Middlesex to a thrilling two-wicket win over Somerset on the final day of their County Championship clash in Taunton

John Simpson smashed six with just two balls of play remaining as Middlesex chased down 302 inside 46 overs to seal a thrilling two-wicket win over Somerset in the Specsavers County Championship.

Click on the video above to see Simpson's six to win the game and the wild celebration that followed.

It was one of four sixes Simpson hit in an unbeaten 79 off 88 balls as Middlesex were aggressive in their pursuit of Somerset's final-day target at Taunton - the hosts declaring at 446-9 in their second innings.

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Middlesex opener Nick Gubbins (76 off 70 balls) set the tone, and the visitors were well-placed at 271-5 with 31 needed and still more than four overs of play remaining.

But Middlesex suddenly lost three wickets for 21 runs, leaving them precariously placed and suddenly in danger of losing the game, but Simpson stuck around and struck six to win the game in thrilling fashion.

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