Rain has the final say

Division One

Points Table

Rain saved Kent from defeat at Lord's as they slid to 192 for 7 in their second innings against Middlesex, but the result almost ended their remaining hopes of winning the title. It also deprived Middlesex of a victory which would have given them a massive boost in their bid to avoid relegation.

Surrey and Warwickshire, who both need points to secure their first-division status for another year, were frustrated as the first day of their match at Edgbaston was washed out.

Division Two

Points Table

Yorkshire's promotion hopes were dented by the weather as only five overs were possible at Headingley against Worcestershire. Needing 203 to win, Yorkshire resumed on 89 for 2 and slogged 36 in that time, but bad light intervened and then rain ended any hopes of a resumption.

Murali Kartik's dream debut for Lancashire continued as he put Lancashire on top against Essex. Essex, in their second innings, lead by just 61 with four wickets remaining, with Kartik taking 4 for 28 to add to his five wickets in the first innings.

Northamptonshire drew with Somerset as their match was abandoned shortly after lunch after downpours left the outfield soaked.

There was no play at Grace Road in the match between Leicestershire and Derbyshire where Leicester will need to take 17 wickets on the last day.