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Joe Denly missed out on a maiden double century by one run as Kent fought back against Derbyshire to set up an intriguing final day to the County Championship match at Derby

Denly sparks Kent fightback

Promotion-chasing Surrey need five final-day wickets to claim a win over Essex to further boost their bid to return to the top flight of the County Championship. After leaving Essex a victory target of 349, Surrey reduced their opponents to 142 for 5 by t

Surrey close in on crucial win

Gareth Berg claimed career-best figures of 6 for 58 as promotion hopefuls Middlesex tried to make up for lost time in their rain-affected County Champion ship clash against Glamorgan at Cardiff

Berg takes six after rain clears

Joe Denly took advantage of a dropped catch to score his second century of the season but Derbyshire are still in a commanding position after two days of the County Championship match against Kent at Derby

Derbyshire in charge despite Denly ton

08-Sep-2011

Linley and Meaker boost promotion hopes

After bowling out Essex for 253 to gain a first-innings lead of 62, Surrey finished on 104 four 4 in their second innings during an absorbing day's play in their County Championship match at Chelmsford

08-Sep-2011

All-round Will Gidman puts Gloucestershire on top

Another telling contribution from consistent all-rounder Will Gidman put Gloucestershire in control on the second day of the County Championship match with Leicestershire at Bristol

08-Sep-2011

Balcombe fights back after Durston blazes ton

Wes Durston enjoyed another memorable day in the best season of his career as home side Derbyshire dominated the opening day of the County Championship match against Kent

Captain Alex Gidman came to Gloucestershire's rescue on the opening day of the County Championship match with Leicestershire at Bristol

Captain Gidman rescues Gloucestershire

A career-best 71 from Chris Jordan spearheaded a fighting recovery by Surrey as they totalled 315 all out on the opening day of their County Championship Division Two match against Essex at Chelmsford

Jordan spearheads Surrey recovery

Middlesex's pursuit of the County Championship Division Two title was put on hold as no play was possible on the opening day of their clash with Glamorgan at Cardiff

Rain frustrates Middlesex title hopes

County Championship cricket will be played using a pink ball under floodlights for the first time

Pink ball set for County Championship trial

06-Sep-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Brilliant Ojha spins Surrey to win

A brilliant spell from left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha helped Surrey wrap up a comprehensive 333-run victory on the final morning against Division Two promotion rivals Northamptonshire

03-Sep-2011

Glamorgan collapse leaves Gloucestershire favourites

Jon Lewis and Will Gidman took seven wickets between them as Gloucestershire had the better of a remarkable third day in the County Championship Division Two match with Glamorgan at Bristol

Surrey remained on course to win their County Championship Division Two match at Northamptonshire going into the final day after centuries from Steven Davies and Zander de Bruyn at Wantage Road

Davies and de Bruyn set winning platform

Middlesex strengthened their bid for promotion from Division Two in the County Championship by completing a ten-wicket victory over against Leicestershire 40 minutes before lunch on the final day at Lord's

Middlesex win brings promotion closer

Kent look set to wrap up a convincing County Championship win over Division Two rivals Essex with a day to spare, but may yet pay the price for preparing a below-par pitch for this end-of-season encounter at Canterbury

Kent win but docked eight points