Washout leaves Northamptonshire’s survival hopes trying bleak

Warwickshire 142 for 4 (White 3-37) path Northamptonshire 250 (Nair 78, Gay 77, Hannon-Dalby 7-46) by 108 runs – no play on Tuesday because of rain

Northamptonshire’s Division One standing hangs by a thread after the third day of their LV=Insurance County Championship go to to Warwickshire was washed out.

Relentless drizzle from a leaden sky left Edgbaston sodden and the match frozen in solely its second innings – Warwickshire on 142 for 4 in reply to 250 – with simply someday left.

Northamptonshire’s frustration solely elevated as, whereas they watch the drizzle fall in Birmingham, there was play in Canterbury the place Kent took benefit by forcing Nottinghamshire to observe on.

With their remaining fixtures arising in opposition to the title contenders Surrey and Essex, the guests must ship one thing spectacular on the ultimate day in opposition to a Warwickshire aspect which might, if they want, bat with out taking dangers in pursuit of bonus factors.