The pair smashed 144 in just 15 overs, as both players hit the home bowling to all parts of the ground.

Whitaker was eventually dismissed for 69 and Hassan for 89, as Burnley ended the innings on 323-5.

And all that came after a bright start which saw a partnership of 81 between Daniel Pickup and Matt Wall, with the former completing his first half-century of the season.

And Burnley made light work of winning the game, thanks to a lively opening bowling spell from Chris Whitwell at his former club.

He moved the ball consistently off the pitch and returned figures of 5-42 from 10 overs, with Nathan Whitehead and Jonny O'Brien taking two wickets each as Colne were dismissed for 132.

Burnley host Ramsbottom tomorrow, before entertaining Nelson in the cup on Sunday (wickets pitched 1-15 p.m.).

Lowerhouse's second string lost their first game of the season in the last over at home to Nelson.

Patrick Martin smashed 54, with Joe Beneduce (53 not out) and Matt Doughty (26) also in the runs, as the West Enders made 200-8.

Despite figures of 4-24 for Paul Stansfield, Nelson strolled home by five wickets.

However, the third team gained their first victory of the season, with a much better batting display.

Chris Swift (84 not out) provided the fulcrum of the innings in a 139-run stand with Matt Walker (49), as the locals made 215-9.

And good bowling from Michael Lee (3-19) and Ben Webster (2-19) saw Ramsbottom restricted to just 186-8 in reply.

An unbeaten 50 from Tauqeer Razzaq saw the Under 15s Sharks to a cup victory at Darwen, with the locals posting 120-5 before holding the hosts to 73-5.

And this was followed up with an even more comprehensive win over Darwen in the league, which featured a 55-run stand between Fergus Bailey and Josh Whitehead.

Two wickets apiece for Alex Whitehead and Adam Dugdale saw their opponents restricted to 73-5, before Lowerhouse cantered to victory by eight wickets.

The Under 11s Bears began their season with a cup victory over Longridge, posting 91-1 before three wickets for James Ridehalgh held the opposition to 80-8.

A belligerent knock from Matt Locke setting up the win as the Cubs posted 96-4, with Amaz Darr then taking a great catch at mid off to help restrict Ramsbottom to 75-3.

And the Under 13s Tigers began their campaign with an emphatic win over Rishton, posting 81-2 before three wickets for Danny Walsh held their opponents to 52-8.