Sam Northeast compiled an unbeaten century but Kent’s foray back into LV= County Championship Division 2 action ended in a frustrating draw against Glamorgan at Canterbury on Sunday.

Too much time was lost to the wet weather on Friday and Saturday for Kent to take advantage of their first innings total of 456-9 declared.

After winning the toss on Thursday and deciding to bat, Kent lost Rob Key (14) and Ben Harmison (12) cheaply. With the dismissals of Sam Northeast (52) and Mike Powell (first-ball duck), Kent found themselves struggling somewhat at 110-4, but Brendan Nash and Darren Stevens then came together and put on a fifth-wicket stand of 204. Both scored centuries, with Nash hitting 15 fours in his knock of 114, while Stevens (123) smashed 21 fours.

Geraint Jones then saw Kent beyond 450 with an unbeaten 59, supported by contributions from Matt Coles (26) and Mark Davies (24).

Further play was lost on Saturday morning and with Kent declaring on their overnight score, Glamorgan’s batsmen showed the resolve to make the game safe by reaching 246-7 by close of play.

Jim Allenby dug in with tenacious 86 and on Sunday Mark Wallace became the third century maker of the match when he reached 111 before falling to Stevens, who finished with figures of 4-77.

With the chance of victory gone when Glamorgan were eventually bowled out for 389, Kent chose to bat through.

Northeast (pictured) made the most of the opportunity by finishing on 101 not out as the hosts reached 168-2 before time was called.

The draw kept alive Kent's unbeaten run in four-day cricket this season and their eight bonus points kept them in the hunt for promotion.

They currently sit fourth, five points behind second-placed Hampshire and 27 behind leaders Derbyshire, but do have a game in hand.

Kent resume their County Championship campaign against Hampshire at Southampton on Friday.