Kent finishes day one on 356-7 against Middlesex in Canterbury

Kent scored 356 runs for the loss of seven wickets at stumps on day one of their County Championship match against Middlesex in Canterbury. Chris Benjamin led the scoring with 70 runs, while Ben Compton and Ben Dawkins contributed 53 and 50 runs respectively. Despite the strong batting performance from Kent, Middlesex's Seb Morgan took four wickets, helping to keep the team competitive. The match saw Kent build partnerships, but Middlesex's bowlers made crucial breakthroughs throughout the day. Middlesex has yet to bat in the contest, which remains ongoing.

• 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Benjamin's 70 helps Kent edge day one with Middlesex