Kent faces uphill task against Northants as Crawley's struggles persist

Kent's batsmen are under pressure after Northamptonshire set a record total of 684 for two declared at Canterbury, with Zak Crawley's recent form a major concern. Crawley, who is facing scrutiny over his Test spot, made 26 before being dismissed, his third consecutive sub-30 score in the County Championship. Northants' top four all made centuries, with Luke Procter finishing unbeaten on 261. Meanwhile, other teams are also in action, with Ben Duckett run out for one and Joe Clarke making 136 to help Nottinghamshire take control against Glamorgan. Ben McKinney's 244 for Durham has boosted his chances of displacing Crawley or Duckett, while Craig Overton's career-best 141 has lifted Somerset's hopes against Essex. Other matches are also heating up, with Leicestershire fighting back against Surrey and Hampshire taking control against Yorkshire.