We're ready to go at HQ.

England paceman Steven Finn will open the bowling from the Pavilion End, Azeem Rafiq the Yorkshire batsman taking strike.

Kalika Mehta
BBC Sport at Lord's

"The maths is simple for Yorkshire this morning at Lord's.

"Assuming that Somerset go on to beat Nottinghamshire, the reigning Division One champions would need 115 runs in 41 overs to pick up two more batting bonus points and keep their chances of winning this year's title alive.

"Their main hopes rest on in-form all-rounder Tim Bresnan who, having been promoted to bat at five for the first time in his career, is unbeaten on a first-class season-best 72.

"We have another fascinating day ahead in London."

Away from Lord's and Taunton, plenty of eyes will be on Edgbaston and the Ageas Bowl today.

If Hampshire, who are in a strong position against Durham, win, the loser of the Warwickshire and Lancashire match will go down.

However, the news from the south coast doesn't sound too encouraging - it's raining at the moment and there will be a delayed start.

I'll have regular updates from both grounds.

Division One:

Warwickshire 219 & 12-0 v Lancashire 152 - Warwickshire lead by 79 runs

Somerset 365 & 105-2 v Nottinghamshire 138 - Somerset lead by 332 runs

Middlesex 270 v Yorkshire 235-6 - Yorkshire trail by 35 runs

Hampshire 411 v Durham 242-7 - Durham trail by 169 runs

Division Two:

Worcestershire 475-7 dec v Derbyshire 15-0 - Derbyshire trail by 460 runs

Leicestershire 96 & 283 v Glamorgan 199 & 11-1 - Glamorgan need 170 more to win

Kent 389-7 v Essex 

Gloucestershire 229 v Sussex 208-4 - Sussex trail by 21 runs

Click here to view the full scorecards from our eight Championship matches.

With most of the bonus points sorted out now, at least we know what needs to happen for all three sides in the title hunt.

If Somerset win, which they are likely to do against Notts, they will be champions if it's a draw between Middlesex and Yorkshire at Lord's.

The trophy is also heading to the West Country if Yorkshire beat Middlesex but score less than 350 in their first innings.

If Yorkshire score more than 350 inside 110 overs and then beat Middlesex - Yorkshire win their third straight title.

If Middlesex win full stop, they are champions.

If it rains in Taunton, then I'm going back to bed.

Image source, Getty Images

Good morning. 

As we enter the third day of this County Championship title and relegation battle, I would have hoped to give you some indication of where the land lies.

But I can't. Everything is still up in the air. After a magnificent day for Somerset yesterday, perhaps they're slight favourites to pick up their first Championship trophy, but that goes out the window if Middlesex beat Yorkshire.

As for relegation, Hampshire, Warwickshire and Lancashire are still in danger.

I'll have all the action for you as it unfolds throughout today. Welcome to day three.