Summary

  • Commentary of every game available at top of this page

  • Eight games into day two, Northants-Glos match called off on Sunday

  • All 18 counties split into three regional groups of six

  • Each side playing final group game

  • Two teams with most points contest five-day final

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  1. Pitch inspection update from Headingley

    Yorkshire (36-2) trail Leicestershire (124) by 88 runs

    Some more news to bring you from Leeds as they hope to get started later this afternoon on the second day after some heavy rain this morning...

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  2. Essex edge ahead

    Essex (219-8) lead Middlesex (138) by 81 runs

    Kevin Hand
    BBC Radio London at Chelmsford

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    An excellent morning for Essex, who are building a sizeable first-innings lead after what had been a low scoring first day.

    Adam Wheater (72 not out) has led the way and been helped by Ryan ten Doeschate (40 not out) who is not only defying the Middlesex attack, but also a back injury that saw him retire hurt for a period on 31.

    The pitch does appear to have flattened today with less seam and swing while young spinner Thilan Wallalawita has bowled economically, but is yet to find the response from the pitch that his opposite number Simon Harmer did on day one.

  3. Rushworth closes-in on landmark scalp

    Nottinghamshire (54-1) trail Durham (294) by 240 runs

    Martin Emmerson
    BBC Newcastle at Trent Bridge

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    Chris Rushworth needs one more wicket to reach 500 in firs-class cricket for Durham, but he will have to wait until this afternoon to do it.

    Although he got Ben Slater for a sixth ball duck in the first over of Notts' first innings, that is the only wicket to fall so far and they are 54-1 at lunch.

    Ben Duckett has 33 and Haseem Hameed 17. Hameed should have been caught on 17 by the keeper, but he dropped an edge off Ben Raine's bowling.

    He also survived a very good shout for lbw early in his innings.

    Durham fell six runs short of a third batting point when they were dismissed for 294 as Brydon Carse fell for 41, edging a bouncer from Zak Chappell to the slips, while Peter Trego pulled off a Superman catch at mid-off to dismiss Ben Raine for 31.

    Raine had been in the wars and was struck a few times so decided to drive a ball from Jake Ball and paid the price.

  4. Seamer Warner leaves Yorkshire for Gloucestershire

    Some transfer news to bring you this lunchtime as a young bowler makes a move between two counties.

    Gloucestershire sign paceman Warner

    Yorkshire pace bowler Jared Warner will join Gloucestershire at the end of the season on a three-year deal.

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  5. Lunch time scores

    North Group:

    Aigburth: Lancashire (219) lead Derbyshire (17-4) by 202 runs

    Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire (54-1) trail Durham (294) by 240 runs

    Headingley: Yorkshire (36-2) trail Leicestershire (124) by 88 runs - no play before lunch due to rain and a wet outfield.

    Central Group:

    Cardiff: Glamorgan (83-5) trail Warwickshire (186) by 103 runs

    Worcester: Worcestershire (92-1) trail Somerset (251) by 159 runs

    South Group:

    The Oval: Surrey v Sussex 333-7

    Chelmsford: Essex (219-8) lead Middlesex (138) by 81 runs

    Canterbury: Kent (101-6) trail Hampshire (191) by 90 runs

  6. Lunch approaching....

    Almost time for the lunch break across the country.

    They've actually taken it early at Aigburth as well after that shower while they're still to get any play in at Headingley today as they await a 12:45 BST inspection.

    All the latest scores on the way for you...

  7. And another for Andersson!

    Essex (203-8) lead Middlesex (138) by 65 runs

    AnderssonGetty Images

    Martin Andersson continues to have the golden arm for Middlesex.

    It's a third wicket in quick time for the all-rounder as he reduces Essex to 203-8 from 194-5.

    Sam Cook the latest to fall for a duck as he edges to Sam Robson at third slip.

    Andersson now with 3-20 from 6 overs as Ryan ten Doeschate returns with Dan Lawrence as his runner to resume his injury-disrupted knock on 31.

  8. rain stops play

    Rain stops play in Liverpool

    Lancs 219 v Derbyshire 17-4

    Saved by the rain!

    The umpires have a chat and the players leave the field at Aigburth. Some super new ball bowling from Lancashire.

    Oh to be a fly on the wall of Derbyshire's dressing room right now.

  9. wicket

    WICKET

    Madsen lbw b Balderson 4 (Lancs 219 v Derbyshire 17-4)

    The Derbyshire dream is ending!

    George Balderson traps Wayne Madsen lbw to leave the visitors on 17-4!

    Derbyshire realistically need to win to qualify for the final. It's going to be very, very tough from this position.

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    WICKET

    Beard c Eskinazi b Andersson 1 (Essex 203-7 v Middlesex 138)

    Martin Andersson does the trick once again for Middlesex.

    A second wicket for him and Middlesex in this morning session as Aaron Beard edges a drive to Steven Eskinazi at first slip.

    Sam Cook comes out now to join Adam Wheater (69 not out).

  11. 200 runs

    200 up for Essex

    Essex (200-6) lead Middlesex (138) by 62 runs

    Adam Wheater (67 not out) slashes a cover drive off a wide delivery from Martin Andersson to take Essex to 200-6 and a first batting bonus point.

    How many more can they accumulate to boost both their lead in this match and also their points tally at the top of the South Group?

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    WICKET

    Robinson c Weatherley b Scriven 12 (Kent 76-6 v Hampshire 191)

    ScrivenRex Features

    Another wicket for Hampshire at Canterbury as Kent's problems continue.

    Ollie Robinson is squared up by a good ball from Tom Scriven and Joe Weatherley pouches the catch at third slip.

    Kent now 76-6 and still 115 runs behind.

  13. Middlesex finally find a breakthrough

    Essex (194-6) lead Middlesex (138) by 56 runs

    Wicket time finally for Middlesex on what has so far been a frustrating morning for their bowlers.

    Martin Andersson traps Simon Harmer leg before with a ball that keeps a bit low and the South African departs for a very handy 32.

    He and Adam Wheater (62 not out) put on 72 there after coming together when Ryan ten Doescate had to retire hurt on 31.

    Still no sign of him returning as Aaron Beard comes out to join Wheater.

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    WICKET

    du Plooy lbw b Lamb 0 (Lancs 219 v Derbyshire 15-3)

    And another!

    Marvellous from Danny Lamb, three balls later he sends Leus du Plooy marching back to the dressing room for a duck.

    Plumb in front. Figures of 3-1 so far for Lamb.

    Lancashire are doing Yorkshire a huge favour right now!

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    WICKET

    Godleman c Jennings b Lamb 6 (Lancs 219 v Derbyshire 15-2)

    Big wicket at Aigburth as Keaton Jennings catches Derbyshire skipper Billy Godleman off the bowling of Danny Lamb.

    This game could slip away from Derbyshire if they're not too careful...

  16. Worcestershire 64-1 v Somerset

    Hmmm on closer inspection Daryl Mitchell's wicket looks like it was actually sliding down.

    I think it's missing by a lot, Adam thinks it's missing by a smidge but the umpire gave the Worcestershire opener out.

    Have a see for yourselves. Did Somerset get fortunate here?

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    WICKET

    Reece c Lavelle b Lamb 2 (Lancs 219 v Derbyshire 5-1)

    Danny Lamb has a wicket on his 25th birthday!

    Luis Reece edges to George Lavelle who takes his maiden first-class wicket behind the stumps.

    Nightmare start for Derbyshire!

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    WICKET

    Mitchell lbw b Gregory 31 (Worcestershire 57-1 v Som)

    Breakthrough!

    Lewis Gregory gets one to nip back and traps Daryl Mitchell in front.

    A big, big wicket in the race for the final. Somerset were looking frustrated in the field, but they've finally got their man.

  19. Worcestershire 57-0 v Som 251

    So nearly for Jack Leach straight away as Jake Libby inside-edges it for four.

    It's turning in Worcestershire, I wouldn't want to bat on this pitch on day four.

    Actually I wouldn't want to bat against county bowlers on any day.

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  20. Worcestershire 53-0 v Som 251

    It's a fifty for Worcestershire's opening partnership at New Road.

    Daryl Mitchell has 31 off 57 while Jake Libby has 16 from 56.

    They're slowly chipping away at Somerset's first-innings lead.

    Jack Leach and Lewis Gregory come into the attack.