James Fuller doing his best to gradually increase Hampshire's lead as he also keeps number 11 Mohammad Abbas away from the strike as much as possible.

Fuller on 17 off 29 balls as Hampshire lead by 245.

Back under way at Sophia Gardens with the visitors leading by 19 runs.

Incidentally we've just ticked past the 110 overs mark. No fourth batting point for Gloucestershire this time.

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This might be the first of a few posts like this in the next hour or so.

Sadly no play possible on the third day at The Oval between Surrey and Essex.

They'll hope to get back out there on the fourth and final day tomorrow.

Sunshine appears to be trying to peak through at the Ageas Bowl after the morning's rain.

James Fuller drives handsomely through cover for four off Luke Fletcher as Hampshire's lead continues to grow towards 250.

In case you've just joined us on your lunch break - here's how Lancashire wrapped up a convincing victory over Somerset at Taunton on the third morning to give themselves every chance of pushing for the title.

Barker goes bigpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 14 September 2021

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D1: Hampshire (226 & 153-8) lead Nottinghamshire (155) by 224 runs

Keith Barker on the charge with Hampshire eight wickets down.

He hits Liam Patterson-White back over his head for a straight six to push Hampshire past 150 in their second innings.

Keith Barker spoke after play on day two that Hampshire want to get as many on the board as they can to set Notts a tough target.

He certainly seems intent on making that happen as he skips down the pitch to Liam Patterson-White in the first over and hits him for four into the legside.

Every run will be key you feel for the hosts.

So, after losing a session, we're off and running again on this delayed third day.

Hopefully 75 overs available as the top two in the table before that win for Lancashire earlier, hope to find a way to pick up a crucial victory.

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So after a fairly damp morning across most of the country, we're due to get under way on the third day of Hampshire v Nottinghamshire shortly.

As well as right here on the BBC Sport website and app courtesy of the team from BBC Radio Solent and BBC Radio Nottingham, you can also listen to commentary on BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra through DAB Digital radio and on BBC Sounds.

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Opener Ben Charlesworth, batting down the order because of a side injury, made a useful 44 to edge Gloucestershire into the lead just before lunch.

Both sides have something to take from the opening session as Glamorgan claimed four wickets but the visitors made sure of at least three batting points.

Glamorgan struck with the second ball of the day when David Lloyd trapped Graeme van Buuren lbw without addition to his overnight 65, but the young pair of four-day debutant Ben Wells and Charlesworth gave the visitors some momentum against the old ball.

Wells made a composed 40 before edging Timm van der Gugten to slip once the new ball came, but despite Zafar Gohar quickly edging Michael Hogan to Chris Cooke behind the stumps.

Charlesworth on 44 eventually had his off-stump knocked back by Ruaidhri Smith, bowling far more tightly than in his first red-ball spell of the season after injury.

Division One

Ageas Bowl: Hampshire 226 & 133-7 v Nottinghamshire 155

Hampshire lead by 204 with 3 wickets standing - No play before lunch due to rain. 13:00 BST restart

Taunton: Lancashire (373 & 32-0) beat Somerset (90 & 314) by 10 wickets

Headingley: Yorkshire 108 & 50-3 v Warwickshire 155 & 176

Yorkshire need another 174 with 7 wickets standing - No play before lunch due to rain.

Division Two

Cardiff: Glamorgan 309 v Gloucestershire 316-8

Gloucestershire lead by 7 runs with 2 wickets standing

Northampton: Northamptonshire 183 & 10-0 v Durham 400

Northants trail by 207 with 10 wickets standing - No play before lunch due to rain.

Kia Oval: Surrey 107-7 v Essex 439

Surrey trail by 332 with 3 wickets standing - No play before lunch due to rain.

Division Three

Derby: Derbyshire 156 v Kent 285 & 147-1

Kent lead by 276 with 9 wickets standing - No play before lunch due to rain.

Leicester: Leicestershire 291-2 v Sussex 359

Leicestershire trail by 68 with 8 wickets standing - No play before lunch due to rain.

Lord's: Middlesex 144 & 233-6 v Worcestershire 171

Middlesex lead by 206 with 4 wickets standing - No play before lunch due to rain.

We'll have a bit more reaction to come during the afternoon to Lancashire's victory and what it means to the Division One standings.

But in the meantime, let's remind ourselves how things stand....

After an uninterrupted morning session in Cardiff, it's lunch.

Gloucestershire have edged themselves ahead having lost four wickets but some handy lower-order partnerships have helped them pick up three batting points.

Glamorgan will have five more overs in which to try and pick up another wicket for their third bowling point when they resume.

Flicked away from Alex Davies (22 not out) for two.

And that's it, Lancashire propel themselves to the top of the Division One table as things stand, while Somerset's title hopes are over for another season.

Player of the match has to be Lancashire's Luke Wells. 103 in the first innings, followed by a crucial 3-8 with the ball. Excellent stuff, he's given his side a real chance in the title race.

Four from Alex Davies down to third man. That was Kane Williams-esque.

Two more needed to win.

Ooof a nasty bouncer from Jack Brooks strikes George Balderson on the shoulder.

Conditions are great for bowling. Opportunity missed from the hosts who have always been chasing in this game.

Our man in Northampton keeps busy during delayspublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 14 September 2021

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D2: Northamptonshire (183 & 10-0) trail Durham (400) by 207 runs

Williams Snr has regaled me with a few tales over the years of watching the Cobblers from the terraces back in his youth.

Sadly they moved to Sixfields across town a bit before my time.

Cruising. Into single digits now, nine needed to win.