By Nigel Gardner

Star man
ZAK CRAWLEY –Kent: Played positively and looked the part in his maiden firstclass innings as an opener. His partnership with Denly set Kent on their way.
Key moment
Joe Denly’s reprieve with only four runs on the board, going on to register a fine century which proved the backbone behind Kent’s huge total.

TCP MATCH VERDICT
Kent had managed only six batting points before they arrived in Derby so a shaved, straw coloured pitch offered an invitation that was gratefully accepted as their promotion challenge gathered momentum. Although Sean Dick...