Division Two

Nathan McSweeney's unbeaten 41 keeps Northamptonshire in contention as they chase 105 more runs for victory after Cameron Bancroft's heroic 82 rescued Gloucestershire.

Middlesex bowled out Lancashire for 201 before James Anderson struck twice with the ball as the visitors closed day one on 38-2 at Emirates Old Trafford.

Ben Sanderson's career-best match figures of 11-109 inspired Northamptonshire to a comprehensive innings victory over Worcestershire at Wantage Road.

Gareth Roderick struck a brilliant unbeaten 164 to rescue Worcestershire from 186-9, leading a record last-wicket partnership that transformed the match against Northamptonshire.

Gloucestershire finally opened their account for the season with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Derbyshire in Division Two.

Tom Taylor starred with five wickets as Worcestershire demolished Kent by an innings and two runs in their County Championship clash at New Road.

Sam Robson's patient 162 not out guided Middlesex to safety as bad light conspired to force a draw with Northamptonshire at Wantage Road.

James Bracey struck a commanding century to put Gloucestershire firmly in the driving seat against an injury-depleted Lancashire side at Bristol.

James Bracey's magnificent century and a crucial partnership with Miles Hammond transformed Gloucestershire's fortunes as Lancashire suffered fresh injury concerns.

George Balderson's four-wicket haul helped Lancashire dominate the rain-affected first day against struggling Gloucestershire at Bristol.

A stunning collapse to 23-5 has left Lancashire vulnerable despite a late recovery, with Derbyshire hunting their first Old Trafford victory in 28 years.

Luke Procter's magnificent unbeaten 261 spearheaded a record-breaking batting display as Northamptonshire took complete control against a struggling Kent side.