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This time, the rain was kind to Yorkshire, rescuing them from a position which by no means had them staring at a defeat but was not likely to lead them into anything but an anxious final afternoon

Yorkshire have not been beaten in the Championship but haven't won a match since May, which is of much greater significance in their quest to return to Division One

Only 57.4 overs could be played and Northamptonshire have set themselves up nicely to pass Yorkshire's first-innings total

Yorkshire are short of pace-bowling resources but it was their batting that gave them problems on the first day against Northants at Northampton.