Accrington 144, Colne 146-4
Sunday 23rd April 2000

Colne run machine Ben Johnson marked his return to the Lancashire League with 63, sharing in an opening stand of 113 with Gary Hunt (53) in the visitors comfortable 6 wicket win at Accrington. Home professional Nathan Astle had a miserable return to Thorneyholme Road, scoring a duck. Jeff Ellis claimed 7 - 42 as Accrington were bowled out for 144. All rounder Tariq Hussain and Steve Birtwistle joint top scored for Accrington with 24 apiece. Scorecard