Summary

  • Essex 25-0 in title decider after Somerset are all out for 203

  • No play at Edgbaston, Canterbury, Bristol or Grace Road

  • Only 12 balls possible in Surrey's game against Nottinghamshire

  • Northants require two more bonus points at Bristol to seal promotion

  • Middlesex's Dawid Malan needs one more run to reach 1000 in Championship this season

Live Reporting

Paul Grunill and Ben Pheazey

  1. Inspection at Taunton

    Somerset 75-4 v Essex - start delayed

    The umpires are planning an inspection at 11:00 at Taunton.

    At least it's dry enough there at the moment to allow groundstaff to remove the weather protection.

    Fingers crossed that we might see some play today.

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  2. Parkinson inspired by twin's call-up

    Leicestershire 155 v Lancashire 2-1

    Matt Parkinson dismisses Callum ParkinsonRex Features

    There was no brotherly love on show at Grace Road yesterday as England new boy Matt Parkinson dismissed twin sibling Callum on day one of Lancashire's game with Leicestershire.

    Matt had Callum lbw for 29 as the home side were bowled out for just 155 - and also learned that he will be touring New Zealand with England this winter.

    "I was frustrated not to go on, and especially to get out to my brother. But I'm delighted for him. It's reward for all the hard work he's put in. For me, it's motivation and inspiration. If you perform, you might get a chance at a higher level," said Callum.

    "I'll be in Australia this winter, in Adelaide, so I might pop over and see him - as long as he pays for the flights!"

  3. Prompt start at Riverside

    Durham 197-6 v Glamorgan (play resumes at 1):30)

    First the good news.

    Day two of Durham's home game against Glamorgan will begin on time unless the weather in the north east takes a turn for the worse.

    Here's BBC Newcastle's Martin Emmerson looking ahead to the day's play.

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  4. Weather outlook

    Look out of your nearest window. It's exactly like that across much of the country.

    Here's Dan Downs with a video forecast for the west of England and it looks like there will be showers in Taunton, where the title decider is taking place, with more persistent rain setting in later in the day.

  5. How things stand

    After first day's play

    Division One

    Kent 147 v Hampshire 80-3

    Somerset 75-4 v Essex

    Surrey 246-2 v Nottinghamshire

    Yorkshire 261-2 v Warwickshire

    Division Two

    Durham 197-6 v Glamorgan

    Gloucestershire 80-6 v Northamptonshire

    Leicestershire 155 v Lancashire 2-1

    Middlesex 176-3 v Derbyshire

    Sussex 150-5 v Worcestershire

  6. Good morning

    County Ground, TauntonRex Features

    After yesterday's rain-disrupted opening day in the final round of County Championship games, we were hoping for clear skies and sunshine this morning. Fat chance!

    The disappointing early morning scene (above) at Taunton - where Essex and Somerset are waiting to continue their title decider - is replicated at most of the other grounds.

    Welcome to our coverage of day two. If there is action anywhere, we'll tell you about it.