County Championship: Lancashire v Warwickshire ends in draw

Bears captain Alex Davies offered a generous declaration target when the players did get out on the field, with the home side requiring to score at 5.27 an over.

However, Rae struck in his first over as Luke Wells was caught for one pulling to deep square leg.

The introduction of left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell was rewarded in his first over as captain Keaton Jennings was bowled trying to reverse sweep having already hit one for four in the same over.

Josh Bohannon (15) and George Bell for six were both out in identical fashion to Rae, swiping at balls that were dug into the pitch and only succeeding in sending it skywards for easy catches.

At this point it looked like Lancashire may implode, but Bruce and Hurst scored freely and sensibly until the chase was halted after 15 overs.

Warwickshire remain seventh and without a win, while Lancashire move above Kent into ninth, thanks to the draw.