Northants top-order puts Kent to the sword on run-soaked day as they posted a massive 409 for in the first innings on the opening day of the match. The visitors' batsmen were in a ruthless mood, with all three of their top-order batsmen making hundreds to put the hosts under a mountain of pressure. Ben Procter, who has been in excellent form this season, led the charge with a majestic 127 off 193 deliveries, which included 16 fours and 2 sixes. His opening stand with Saif Zaib's partner, Emilio Gay, lasted for 73 deliveries, but it was the partnership between Procter and Saif Zaib (who scored 84) that really got Northants' innings going. However, the day belonged to the centurions, with Procter and his fellow centurions, Ben Vasconcelos and Lewis Harrison, all making significant contributions to the visitors' massive total. Vasconcelos, who has been in good nick of late, scored 112 off 141 deliveries, which included 14 fours and 2 sixes, while Harrison chipped in with a stylish 100 off 115 deliveries, which included 13 fours and 1 six. Harrison's innings was particularly impressive, as he came in at number three and played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings after Procter and Saif Zaib's partnership was broken. His partnership with Vasconcelos lasted for 121 deliveries, and it was during this time that Northants' score reached its highest point of the innings.