County cricket round-up

Middlesex

Ed Joyce, captaining in the absence of Andrew Strauss, watched opener Ben Hutton (41 not out) give Middlesex a solid start at Lord's against Worcestershire.

Middx 84-0 (34 overs) v Worcs

Surrey

Christopher Taylor and Alex Gidman made a 90-run stand as Gloucestershire got themselves out of trouble after losing three early wickets against Surrey at The Oval.

Gloucs 145-3 (32 overs) v Surrey

Division Two

Hampshire

Andrew Caddick struck with two wickets to put Somerset in control against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl.

Hants 70-3 (34 overs) v Somerset

Others

Division 1: Stratford: Warwicks 141-1 v Lancashire

Division 2: Trent Bridge: Notts 121-2 v Derbyshire Headingley: Yorkshire v Leics - start delayed (rain)