Somerset were closing in on victory over Kent at Taunton when rain cut short day three of their Division One clash.
Ollie Rayner helped put Sussex on the verge of their first LV County Championship win in two months with a fine display against Hampshire.
Worcestershire newcomer Imran Arif exploded out of the Bradford League to take three wickets in 11 balls and put Glamorgan in trouble in the LV County Championship match at New Road.
Somerset closed in on their third championship win of the season after setting Kent 463 to win on the third day at Taunton.
Durham number three Will Smith scored an exceptional unbeaten double-century as his side took control of the LV County Championship Division One match against Surrey on a rain-interrupted day at Guildford.
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