Kent responded well to Durham's 575, closing on 169-2 on day two.

David Fulton (62) and Robert Key (23) put on 60 for the first wicket and Martin van Jaarsveld scored 37 before retiring with cramps in his left leg. Earlier, Gordon Muchall and Philip Mustard extended their fifth-wicket partnership to 249 - a county record for the fifth wicket. Muchall was dismissed for 219 before Mustard went for 130. Spinner Min Patel finished with figures of 4-100. Muchall reached his double century from 273 balls and became only the second Englishman to pass 200 for Durham in the Championship. His partnership with Mustard, who posted his maiden century for the county, is Durham's third highest for any wicket.

Gordon Muchall hit a magnificent 193 not out as promoted Durham racked up 401-5 on day one against Kent.

The 23-year-old hit 30 fours and put on 118 with Gary Pratt (52) to help his side recover from a shaky 52-2 after they had won the toss at Canterbury. A rash of wickets saw Durham slump to 233-5 but wicket-keeper Phil Mustard helped Muchall regain the initiative. Mustard made a composed 67 as the duo put on 168, with Min Patel (2-79) the only bowler to enjoy much success. On a slow pitch Muchall played fluently to register his fourth championship century off 164 balls. Mustard made the most of a drop by David Fulton off Simon Cook as he brought up his fifty off 93 balls.

This is Kent's 1st match of the Championship. Off to a bit of a rough start.