Counties gain useful practice

The Cambridge UCCE batsmen refused to fold against Derbyshire but are still a long way behind at Fenners after the county reached 504. Frederik Klokker turned his overnight into a century.

Iain Sutcliffe gained useful batting time with an unbeaten century before Lancashire declared 44 behind Durham UCCE to try and open up the match at Durham University. The University's lead was 123 by the close.

Loughborough UCCE made a better fist of their second innings against Worcestershire as Arun Harinath and Will Gifford, against his own county, added 107 for the fifth wicket at New Road. However, they are still facing defeat after Worcestershire reached 352

Cardiff UCCE were forced to follow on by Kent at Canterbury and are still 158 behind.