Durose heroics in vain for Werneth

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ROYTON and Oldham made winning starts on a rain-hit opening night in the CLL's Twenty20 competition.

Friday's heavy showers had an impact on all but one of the eight games played, and Werneth can feel particularly aggrieved after starting so well at home to Oldham.

Alan Durose hit a quickfire 52 as Werneth raced to a commanding 83 for one, at which point the rain intervened.

No further play was possible and the subsequent bowl-out was won 3-0 by Oldham.

Royton's game at Ashton was an 11-over thrash which saw the hosts make 71 for three.

Royton had a ball to spare as they reached their target for the loss of six wickets.

There was no play at Crompton, who lost a bowl-out 2-1 to Walsden.

Friday's scores:

Heywood 114-8, Middleton 112-5 (Jones 50) 15-over match; Rochdale 51-9 (Makin 4-13, Price 3-12), Norden 52-1 10-over match; Crompton lost bowl-out to Walsden 2-1; Milnrow v Littleborough 51-4, 10 overs, Littleborough won sudden death bowl-out; Monton and Weaste 122-5 (Din 46, Wiggans 3-24), Unsworth 123-1 (Long 64 n.o., Flowers 44 n.o.) 15-over match; Radcliffe 139-8, Clifton 139-8, Clifton won on superior run rate in first 10 overs, 20-over match; Ashton 71-3, Royton 74-6, 11-over match; Werneth 83-1 (Durose 52) v Oldham, Oldham won bowl-off 3-0.