C&G Trophy, Old Trafford: Lancashire 196-1 (43.3 overs) beat Derbyshire 193 (48.2 overs) by nine wicketsMal Loye hit an imperious century to move Lancashire to the brink of a C&G Trophy final place with a nine-wicket win over Derbyshire at Old Trafford.
Loye hit an unbeaten 120 from 133 balls, with 14 fours and a six to lead the Lightning home with six overs left.
But the real damage was done earlier as former captain Dominic Cork returned to haunt the Phantoms with four wickets.
Travid Birt hit an aggressive 76, adding 60 with Graeme Welch (35) but Derbyshire were bowled out for 193.
There were two catches for another former Derbyshire skipper, wicket-keeper Luke Sutton, off the bowling of leg-spinner Simon Marshall.
New England one-day call-up Glen Chapple took two wickets after being allowed to play for Lancs on condition he fly by helicopter after the match to join up with the national squad.
Lancashire could seal a final place at Lord's next Sunday without playing, if Scotland can see
off Durham.
If that does not happen they will certainly qualify with a win at Warwickshire on 25 June.
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