Lancashire reach the close on 177-5, chasing a target of 271 set by Surrey
Moeen Ali finally out for 219 before taking 4-35 against Yorkshire
Somerset all out for 202 at Taunton, leaving Essex 336 for victory
Notts on 128-4 chasing a target of 511 to beat Hampshire
Durham defeat Glamorgan by an innings and 30 runs at Cardiff
Sean Dickson hits 134* as Kent beat Leicestershire by eight wickets
Sussex declare after Phil Salt's 148 - Derbyshire need 405 to win
Middlesex lead Northants by 215 with one wicket left after following on
Hants 277 & 270-4 v Notts 166
Another single for Tom Alsop off the first ball of Matt Carter's over.
Shot! Rilee Rossouw belts the bowler over long on for a maximum and takes a single off the sixth ball to keep the strike.
Eight from the over.
The lead is 381.
Hants 277 & 262-4 v Notts 166
Tom Alsop pinches a single to move to 68.
Rilee Rossouw tries to work Matt Milnes away to the on side but is struck on the pad, but outside the line.
Rossouw drives hard to cover but can't get the ball away.
Just the one from the over.
Somerset 324 & 33-2 v Essex
Image source, Rex FeaturesSam Cook's first over of the day at Taunton was maiden and so is the second, but it also contains a wicket as nightwatchman Dom Bess is sent on his on his way with the help of Simon Harmer's catch at second slip. Not a great shot that by Bess. Somerset's lead is 169.
Yorks 216 v Worcs 315-1
Worcestershire's batting duo are taking their time to play themselves in - with no risks taken in the early exchanges.
Daryl Mitchell refuses to be drawn in to playing Matt Fisher outside the off stump.
Just five runs scored so far today.
Glamorgan 154 & 95-8 v Durham 295
Chris Rushworth has his third wicket of the innings, and sixth of the match, as Durham move one step closer to victory at Cardiff. Craig Meschede is pinned in front on the back foot and Glamorgan need another 46 to make the visitors bat again.
We mentioned yesterday that Derbyshire pace bowler Ravi Rampaul was still in hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties during the first day of their match against Sussex at Hove. here's the latest on his condition.
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Leicestershire 220 & 135-6 v Kent 195
The first wicket of the day falls at Grace Road. Ben Raine edges to the keeper and Leicestershire are 160 ahead, with just four wickets remaining. Harry Dearden is still there on 62.
Hants 277 & 261-4 v Notts 166
Matt Milnes is keeping it tight here - and the new ball is just around the corner. Seven overs to go after this one.
Matt Milnes straightens up and is worked on to the leg side by Tom Alsop.
Rilee Rossouw drives to deep mid on and picks up three to end the over.
The lead is 372.
Glamorgan 154 & 89-7 v Durham 295
That's rather good for a number nine. Ruaidhri Smith cover drives Axar Patel for four to start the scoreboard rolling at Cardiff. Glamorgan are unlikely to escape from this predicament, but a show of defiance to force Durham to bat again would be very welcome among Welsh supporters.
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Yorks 216 v Worcs 313-1
Four runs and a leg bye from David Willey's first over today.
Matt Fisher to take up the bowling from the other end.
A bit too much width first up and Daryl Mitchell leaves the ball alone. Fisher straightens up and Mitchell defends. Ooh!
A play and a miss off the sixth ball.
The Pears lead by 97.
Somerset 324 & 32-1 v Essex 191
Essex want to chase under 300 (see 10:46 entry), so the pressure is on their bowlers to try and run through the Somerset batting line-up.
Jamie Porter is first up, with nightwatchman Dom Bess under the helmet at the other end. After four dot balls, he collects a single. It's the only scoring stroke in the over - Somerset lead by 166.
Hants 277 & 253-4 v Notts 166
Crucial first hour for Notts, who are already 364 runs adrift in this game.
Tom Alsop resumes on 63 not out with Rilee Rossouw on six.
Matt Milnes to bowl first.
Yorks 216 v Worcs 310-1
Yorkshire desparately need to dislodge the Worcestershire centurions, Daryl Mitchell (140 not out) and Moeen Ali, who is on 107.
David Willey to bowl.
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Read MoreGlamorgan 154 & 79-7 v Durham 295 - match resumes at 11:00 BST
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It may take just three balls for this one to be over today and if it hadn’t been for rain and bad light last night it would have ended in two days.
Durham need three wickets to wrap up their third win of the season in the County Championship yet Glamorgan have been going through their fielding routines ahead of play today.
In an ideal world, Durham will have this wrapped up before midday and be on the team coach heading home not soon after that. They have a quarter final in the T20 to think about on Friday at home to Sussex.
They also had a lead of 141 at the half-way stage of this one thanks to 95 not out from Indian all-rounder Axar Patel on debut. It is only the second time this season they have been ahead after the first innings.
Hants 277 & 253-4 v Notts 166 - match resumes 11:00 BST
Image source, RexHampshire are in a great position to wrap up only their second win in the Championship this year when they resume against Notts this morning, thanks in no small part to the bowling of Fidel Edwards, who took 6-50 against the visitors in their first innings.
Talking to BBC Radio Solent, the former West Indies quick was modest about his efforts and hadn't realised he'd just produced his best ever bowling effort for Hampshire.
"It is? This is the first time I know it"," he said.
"It's a good position having been losing a lot of games in the T20. We need to build confidence from this game, so once we can get over the line here it will be good for us in the future."
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Image source, BBC SportYorkshire 216 v Worcestershire 310-1 - match resumes 11:00 BST
With England's batting in meltdown at Trent Bridge, Moeen Ali provided the selectors with a timely reminder of his talent as Worcestershire batted themselves into a strong position on day two against Yorkshire.
Acting skipper Moeen made 107 not out - his first Championship ton since the start of the 2016 season - as he and Daryl Mitchell (144 not out) shared an unbroken stand of 199.
"He revels in being the captain, he loves that responsibility," Mitchell told BBC Hereford & Worcester.
"We've seen it in the T20, he's played some fantastic innings and bowled brilliantly, and today again he's really stood up and played a captain's innings."
Image source, Rex FeaturesSomerset 324 & 32-1 v Essex 191 - match resumes 11:00 BST
Image source, Rex FeaturesEssex skipper Ryan ten Doeschate insists his side are still in with a chance of derailing Somerset's Championship challenge despite being second best for much of the first two days at Taunton.
The second-placed home side will resume on 32-1, already 165 runs to the good, but ten Doeschate has faith in his talented bowling attack.
"We've got a lot of work to do but the team has shown in the past how good it is at fighting. There is still a lot of belief there," he told BBC Essex.
"Whatever score we end up chasing, it's going to be tough against two quality spinners [Jack Leach and Dom Bess]. We'll try to chase as little as possible, under 300 would be useful."
Glamorgan 154 & 79=7 v Durham - match resumes 11:00 BST
Image source, HuwGlamorgan may be facing the prospect of a heavy defeat in their Division Two game against Durham at Cardiff, but at least seam bowler Ruaidhri Smith can look back on the match with a measure of pride.
The Scot took 5-87 in Durham's first - and what will probably be only - innings, the first Championship 'five-for' of his career, having provided some tail-end resistance with 36 off 36 balls on day one.
"It wasn't a great day for the team and it would have been nicer to get my first five-for in a stronger position. I think I've bowled better in the past but it was my day today with the ball," he told BBC Wales Sport.
"The more games I've played, the more comfortable I feel bowling and it's just gone on from there, getting more overs under my belt in a season uninterrupted by injuries, which has been a big thing for me."