Sam Hain's 142 puts Warwickshire on course for County title

Sam Hain made 142 at Edgbaston as Warwickshire replied with 372 all out to Leicestershire's 125, taking a 247-run lead. By stumps the visitors were 55 for three. Warwickshire need at least 14 points from their last match and already have six bonus points in the bank.

Leicestershire, all but relegated pending an appeal over a 27-point deduction, are staring at an innings defeat. Somerset's title hopes are gone after they reached 222 for three against Surrey and still trail by 200. Nottinghamshire's defence is also slipping away after they posted 55 for three versus Yorkshire and lead by 127.

Kent sit 63 ahead of Gloucestershire after 353 all out and look headed for promotion, while Durham have already wrapped up Division Two.