LANCASHIRE Under 14s continued their fine season by beating Derbyshire by six wickets at Radcliffe CC.

Derbyshire were restricted to 157-7 and Lancashire cruised home with six wickets to spare largely thanks to S Croft, who hit an unbeaten 62.

Meanwhile, Lancashire Under 11s opened their Lords Taverners Taunton Festival programme in style by beating Cornwall by nine wickets.

Greg Jennings led the way taking 4-6 to help dismiss Cornwall for 102 and Lancashire cruised home with Enfield's Andrew Barker top scoring with 58 not out.

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