A COMPETITION-BEST score of 78 from Kent skipper David Fulton saved face, but still the county disappointed in posting just 211 all out in today's C&G Trophy tie.

Hosts Warwickshire won the toss and invited Fulton and Co to bat first but, after a decent start, they slid to 94 for five and only rebuilt courtesy of their skipper.

Rob Key's run out for an excellent 45 proved the turning point after Matthew Walker refused a single, leaving Fulton to bat out the overs and make the best of a bad lot with a 97-ball stay that included 11 fours.

Michael Carberry, Ed Smith and Matthew Walker all flattered to decive while Geraint Jones suffered a third-ball duck after re-joining the county between Tests.

Dewald Pretorious with three for 43 was the pick of the home attack.

In reply, the Bears reached 43 for one after six overs as Mohammad Sami accounted for home opener Neil Carter.