Two games reached conclusions today, while another started in this odd week of fixtures.
Day 3
Kent v Leicestershire - Kent win by an innings and 279 runs
Lei - 141 & 113
Ken - 533
Kent wrapped up a three day win over Leicestershire as the visitors collapsed dismally. Kent progressed to a huge total with Powell top scoring on 134. Henderson did take five wickets but even that couldn't hide their massive defecit. It wasn't necessary however as the Leicestershire batsmen scratched around for very little. Buck was the top scorer with a championship career best, 27.
Kent take 22 points while Leicestershire get 1.
Essex v Derbyshire - Derbyshire win by 10 wickets
Ess - 182 & 234
Der - 323 & 96-0
Essex struggled to set a competitive total and Derbyshire strolled to yet another victory, their fourth in seven games. Guptill raced to 66 from 52 balls with seven 4s and three 6s to take the visitors home in three days.
Essex pick up 3 points, but Derbyshire collect 22.
Surrey v Warwickshire
Sur - 223 & 245
War - 247 & 181-5
A game of similar scores has made it to the fourth day, just. Warwickshire need just 41 more for victory, and despite being 5 down, should make it. Roy made 71 for Surrey but they failed to set a really challenging total for the table toppers to chase. Warwickshire were reduced to 37-4 but were rescued by Porterfield (66) and Ambrose (74*).
Northamptonshire v Gloucestershire
Nor - 411 & 246-5
Glo - 268
Northamptonshire will surely declare overnight or early in the morning as they already hold a lead of 389 over Gloucestershire. Marshall made 117 in a one-man show for the visitors, but Northamptonshire soon restored their lead with Coetzer adding 86 to his first innings 96.
Lancashire v Middlesex
Lan - 392 & 266-8
Mid - 230 & 29-0
Middlesex have been set a monster 429 for victory, but more likely will look to bat all day tomorrow for the draw. They were dismissed in the morning for a defecit of 162, which Lancashire soon extended, despite a five-for for Malan. Robson and Rogers then saw off 14 overs before the close, but there are many more overs to come tomorrow.
Hampshire v Glamorgan
Ham - 316 & 273
Gla - 327 & 53-2
Hampshire have set Glamorgan 263 for victory in a tense and exciting contest. The visitors have lost two wickets tonight, but are marginally ahead.
Day 1
Sussex v Nottinghamshire
Sussex won the toss and decided to bat
Sus - 303-9
Nash was the star of the day making 128 but when he was bowled with the score on 242-5 Sussex collapsed slightly as Nottinghamshire fought back to level the day. Wright continued his good form with 81, but other batsmen struggled against the visiting line up, which included Patel, who took 3 for 66.
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