Gloucestershire have put an end to their two-game losing streak in the Natwest T20 Blast with a 43-run victory over the Middlesex Panthers.

Hosts Middlesex won the toss at Old Deer Park and opted to field, with James Harris able to remove Michael Klinger for just 10 runs early on.

That brought Ian Cockbain to the crease and he scored 75 from just 39 balls in a knock that included five fours and six sixes.

Benny Howell (57) also registered a half-century as the visitors put up 214-4 from their 20 overs.

In response, Middlesex were only able to reach 171 as they were bowled out with three balls to spare.

John Simpson impressed with 74 off 49, but he was the only Panther to score more than 28. David Payne was the pick of the visitors' bowlers with five wickets for 24 runs.

With victory, Gloucestershire move level on points with Hampshire, Glamorgan and Essex at the top of the South Group.