In the Rothesay County Championship match, Kent drew with Northamptonshire after a dramatic day affected by rain. Northamptonshire declared their innings at 684 for 2, with notable contributions from Procter, who scored 261 not out, and Harrison, who added 153 runs. Kent faced early challenges, losing two wickets quickly and slipping to 179 for 5. However, Ben Compton's resilient 114 not out and Daniel Bell-Drummond's 69 runs helped them recover. Rain halted play for several hours, resulting in a total of 60 overs lost. When play resumed, Kent managed to bat through to a final score of 253 for 5, ensuring the match ended in a draw at 5.55 pm.