Darren Ideson and Richard Parkin produced one of the most spectacular performances in local cricket -- and then saw all their hard work ruined by the weather.

The Glusburn double-act hammered the bowling of Barnoldswick Third XI without mercy, racing to 244 before declaring when the rains came -- and the weather would not relent.

Darren scored an undefeated 125 and his opening partner followed hot on his heels with 110 not out. Barnoldswick did not get to bat.

Chatburn were shot out for 58 at home to Foulridge with T Stephenson taking six for 16. In reply the Noyna side reached 4-0 off nine balls when play ceased.

In the Fourth Division Pendle Forest III reached 55-4 at home to Cowling and Keighley Tech were struggling on 43-6 at home to Denholme when the weather called a halt to play.

Gargrave were left champing at the bit after they dismissed visitors Airedale for 22 in 19.4 overs, but were denied the chance of a quick dash for the points.

There was no play in anny of the Wynn Cup games due to be played on Sunday, they will now be played this weekend together with four Cowling Cup second round ties.

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