BURNLEY and Bacup marched into the last four of the Worsley Cup last night -- and then drew each other in a mouth-watering semi-final at Turf Moor in two weeks time.
Burnley's paid man Dale Benkenstein made 59 in their rain-affected match against Accrington which was carried over from Saturday as they romped to a six wicket win.
And Bacup pro Shaun Young smashed a brilliant century as last season's champions beat East Lancs in a tense encounter at the Meadows.
Young and John Cunliffe shared a match-winning stand of 100 for the fourth wicket as the Valley club clinched a five wicket victory.
Colne, who crushed holders Todmorden on Saturday, will face now Ramsbottom, conquerors of Nelson, in the other semi-final at Acre Bottom.
The two ties are due to be played on Sunday, June 24. BURNLEY and Bacup marched into the last four of the Worsley Cup last night -- and then drew each other in a mouthwatering semi-final at Turf Moor in two weeks time.
Burnley's paid man Dale Benkenstein made 59 in their rain-affected match against Accrington which was carried over from Saturday.
Resuming on 60-2, the Turf Moor club romped past their victory total of 150 with six wickets to spare.
And Bacup pro Shaun Young smashed a brilliant century as last season's champions beat East Lancs in a tense encounter at the Meadows.
Chasing the home side's total of 194-6, Young and John Cunliffe shared a match-winning stand of 100 for the fourth wicket as the Valley club clinched a five wicket victory with two overs to spare.
Colne, who crushed holders Todmorden on Saturday, will now face Ramsbottom, conquerors of Nelson at the weekend, in the other semi-final at Acre Bottom.
The two ties are due to be played on Sunday, June 24, when all fours sides will fight it out for a place in the showpiece final.
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