GLEN Chapple scored a magnificent unbeaten 45 to keep Lancashire's County Championship Division One survival hopes alive.
Needing to reach 300 before the end of 110th over without losing another wicket, Chapple smashed a six to take Lancashire within one run of the target.
Three runs off the next ball ensured Lancashire stay in the hunt as they declared 88 runs ahead of Middlesex.
Lancashire must now go on to win the game to avoid relegation.
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