THE Lancashire League will have nine representatives in the second round of the Inter-League Cup after a string of high-scoring encounters against their Central League counterparts on Saturday.

Enfield duo Andy Barker and Dave Saker lead the way with a brilliant unbroken third wicket stand of 227 in their win over Heywood.

Australian professional Bruce Hara hammered 134 not out in the visitors total of 230-7 but Barker (110 not out) and Saker (107 not out) saw the home team home to an eight wicket victory.

Todmorden's Richard Baigent smashed a fine century as his side rattled up 271-1 in their crushing victory over Ashton.

And 63 from skipper Nick Hope helped Lowerhouse beat Milnrow by 13 runs.

Neil Wells scored 52 as Rishton compiled 230-5 against Oldham before John Seedle then picked up 4-16 as the visitors crumbled to 166 all out.

Danny Kegg scored 41 not out to lead Nelson to a comfortable nine wicket victory over Stand, who had earlier been bowled out for 70 thanks to 5-16 from professional Roger Harper. There were also wins for Haslingden, East Lancs, and Ramsbottom who will now join Accrington, who received a bye, in the second round which is set to be played on May 31.

Inter-League Cup: Crompton 208-5, Burnley 108; Enfield 231-2, Heywood 230-7; Haslingden 160-8, Radcliffe 158-7; Littleborough 110, East Lancs 126; Lowerhouse 200-7, Milnrow 187-8; Middleton 169-5, Rawtenstall 160-9; Nordon 170-9, Bacup 162; Ramsbottom 210-7, Werneth 209-1; Rishton 230-5, Oldham 166; Rochdale 182-9, Church 152; Stand 70, Nelson 71-1; Todmorden 271-1, Ashton 175-7; Walsden 169-8, Colne 137.

Second round draw (to be played on May 31): Royton v East Lancs; Ramsbottom v Middleton; Nordon v Lowerhouse; Rishton v Crompton; Rochdale v Enfield; Accrington v Walsden; Unsworth v Haslingden; Todmorden v Nelson.

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