GOLBORNE beat Tonge in the Thwaites Lancashire Knockout - mainly thanks to the twin strike force of Andy Batterley and Ewan McCray.

They put on 114 for the first wicket, McCray falling for 44 and Batterley on 77, as the team totalled 186-8.

None of the other batsmen really got to grips with Tonge pro Sikhander, who took 4-10 in his nine overs.

Golborne bowlers, however, made it tough for Tonge, McCray taking 5-17 and Batterley 3-45 as they closed them out at 166.

Golborne now face either Chorley or Egerton.

Golborne U13s lost to Blackrod, who hit the winning runs off the last ball of a tense match. Golborne scored 88-6, Matthew Williams scoring 29. Daniel Robinson and Martin Frain each took two wickets in the reply.

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