Notts frustrated by rain

Division One

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Only an hour's play was possible at Canterbury today, as Nottinghamshire set about increasing their overnight total of 397 for 5 against Kent. Play got underway at 5pm, and Mark Ealham immediately secured Nottinghamshire's batting bonus point by cutting through point for four. Ealham, who spent 14 seasons with Kent before leaving for Notts in 2003, had the misfortune of running out his batting partner, Jason Gallian, for a gut-wrenching 199. It was the second time this season Gallian had been dismissed one shy of a double-hundred, and for the second time he was run out.

Speaking to ECB's website, he said: "I was laughing. It was just one of those situations, going for some quick runs to try to make the most of our total and win the game."

In the sixteen overs possible in the late afternoon, Notts added a further 58 runs, with Mark Ealham moving on to his third half-century of the season. Despite the loss of nearly an entire day's play today Ealham remains confident of a result, one which would secure them as Division One champions.

"We are in a very good position [in the title race], but obviously it would be preferable if we could get the job done here," he said.

Glamorgan v Hampshire - no play Thursday due to rain. (scorecard)

Division Two

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Northamptonshire v Durham - no play Thursday due to rain. (scorecard)