THE Lancashire over 50s side won the English Cricket Board 50-plus County Cup final at Bolton Cricket Club on Sunday.

Batting first, Lancashire, managed by Bolton Association secretary Roy Cavanagh, reached 167-4 with Denton's Mike Bocarro and Howard Lyon both hitting 32. The Lancs innings, however was boosted by a latematchwinning knock of 40 by Padiham's Steve Gee.

Kent made a good start through opener John Howgego's 56 but in the end they were limited to 150-9.

Bolton cricket was represented by Kearsley's Mel Whittle, who took one wicket.