Derbyshire enjoyed a day of batting practice against Cambridge UCCE at Fenners, led by a century from Dan Birch (130). Danish wicketkeeper Frederik Klokker finished unbeaten on 62.

Lancashire's young attack were made to work hard by Durham UCCE at Durham University. Laurie Evans struck his maiden first-class century on a slow, low pitch. Oliver Newby and Steven Croft grabbed two wickets apiece.

Kabir Ali claimed 5 for 16 as Worcestershire rolled Loughborough UCCE for 104 at New Road. Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 101 then led an impressive reply.

Neil Dexter and Matthew Walker hit centuries as Kent piled on the runs against Cardiff UCCE at Canterbury. Darren Stevens made 87 and Geraint Jones chipped in with an unbeaten 36 in the match which isn't first class.