However, it was a close call as the hosts were beaten by three wickets after taking the match to the final three balls.

Ramsbottom reduced the hosts to 124-9 in their 20 eight-ball overs. Pro Murali Kartik spun up some more magic with 4-20 as Peter Seal top scored with 27.

Bobby Horrocks hit an unbeaten 30 in the Ramsbottom reply and he was backed up by Mark Price with 26 and David Bell with 23.

COLNE'S second Floodlit Festival starts today with a junior knockout competition at the Horsfield at 1.30 pm, with the seniors stepping in tomorrow to contest the XLCR Vehicle Management Express Cup.

Nelson face Lowerhouse in the first semi-final, then the hosts Colne take on Burnley in their last four clash on Wednesday, with the winners of the matches meeting in Friday's final.

In between, on Thursday, a World XI play a a Select XI followed by World Championship throwing competition.

The entry fee is £5 for three throws, with a prize of £250 for seniors and £50 for junior, but anyone breaking a world throwing record wins a car.