The start of Durham and Kent’s final Vitality County Championship game of the season has been delayed after play was abandoned on day one due to heavy rain. 

The heavens opened overnight and by the time play was due to start there were several puddles on the outfield at the Seat Unique Riverside.

Both sides will return on day two and will hope that the season’s climax will begin on Friday morning. 

There isn’t too much at stake for both sides in this clash, with Durham safe in mid-table having secured their Division One status last time out, while Kent have been relegated and will finish the season bottom of the pile.