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Durham cemented their place as County Championship Division One leaders by completing a crushing five-wicket victory over Worcestershire at the Riverside.

The title-holders resumed the final day needing 115 more runs to win, on 64 for one, and secured their triumph before lunch with Michael di Venuto's (pictured) unbeaten 100 steering them to their fourth victory of the summer.

Tasmanian opener Di Venuto hit 14 fours and a six in his 123-ball innings to ensure Durham stretched their lead at the top of the table.

Rivals Nottinghamshire drew with Lancashire at Trent Bridge after the final day was badly affected by the rain.

Set 393 to win by Thursday night's declaration, the weather made sure the visitors only had time to reach 97 for three by the conclusion.

Centuries from Arul Suppiah (131) and Peter Trego (103no) helped Somerset pull off a thrilling run chase in their victory over Yorkshire at Taunton.

In Division Two, Kent strengthened their promotion credentials with a 76-run victory over leaders Gloucestershire to move into second place in the table.

At Lord's, high-flying Surrey drew with local rivals Middlesex, whose declaration on 246 for five in the afternoon set a victory target of 240.

The other match in the second division between struggling Derbyshire and Leicestershire ended as a draw after rain completely washed out the final day.

PA Sport