DARWEN pro Mohammad Zaman Khan crashed a sensational 140 not out as his men beat Preston in a thrilling Readers Cup match yesterday.

Jordan Clarke also hit 64 as darwen piled up 242-2 before restricting Preston to 234-9 in a good finish.

But there was agony for Chorley as they went down at Kendal, former Nelson pro Terry Hunte leading the way for the Cumbrians with 123.