Kent batsmen take control

Kent v Essex Maurice Chambers is congratulated by his team-mates after removing Rob Key early•Getty Images

Kent v Essex Martin van Jaarsveld counterattacked for Kent after the loss openers fell•Getty Images

Hampshire v Lancashire David Balcombe celebrates removing Paul Horton as Lancashire's top-order struggled at the Rose Bowl•PA Photos

Hampshire v Lancashire Chanderpaul struck 16 boundaries during his crucial century•PA Photos

Kent v Essex Joe Denly drives through the covers during has patient 40•Getty Images

Kent v Essex van Jaarsveld reached his century off 148 deliveries to help put Kent in control•Getty Images

Hampshire v Lancashire Steven Croft made 41 before being bowled by the impressive Danny Briggs•PA Photos

Hampshire v Lancashire Dominic Cork celebrates picking up the late wicket of Chanderpaul•PA Photos

Kent v Essex Geraint Jones played fluently but fell one short of a century•Getty Images

Hampshire v Lancashire Shivnarine Chanderpaul was typically patient and effective for Lancashire•PA Photos