Procter century guides Lancs to victory.

Luke Procter made a match-winning score of 125 as
Lancashire thrashed the MCC Young Cricketers by 149 runs.

Luke Procter made 125 as Lancashire defeated the MCC Young Cricketers by 149 runs in Dubai after the Lightning had made a daunting total of 312-5.

Contributions from Lancashire captain, Paul Horton (76*), and Andrea Agathangelou (40) ensured that the Lightning had more than enough runs on the board, as they successfully acquired their second tour win.

The efforts with the bat were backed up by England stalwart, James Anderson, who claimed 4-11 from eight overs and the young crickets were overwhelmed by their experience opponents.

The toss of this 50-over competition was won by the Young Cricketers who inserted Lancashire, claiming the wicket of Karl Brown for 10 to make early progress.

But after this breakthrough they experienced a onslaught from Agathangelou and Procter who made 104 runs for the second wicket to establish a commanding position, one which, in reality, was expected from Lancashire in this match.

Lancashire's Cypriot all-rounder made a useful 40 from 63 deliveries before his time at the crease came to an end, but he was ably replaced by skipper Horton, who continued Lancashire's progress with the bat.

Procter had made his way to 85 by the time this partnership was broken, but played with the same level of confidence with Horton at his side. His century came up in 107 balls and form with the bat will be useful to Procter ahead of a tough season in Division One.

Horton followed suit with a half century of his own as Lancashire added 151 runs in the last 16 overs.  Procter eventually fell for 125 and the Young Cricketers were also rewarded with the wicket of Steven Croft.

With more than enough runs already of the board, Wayne White added insult to injury, striking his first two balls for six, as he finished unbeaten on 18 from just five balls, with Horton making a useful contribution of 76 not out.

Lancashire made an exhibition of the match, with the MCC Young Cricketers faltering to 50-4 after 16 overs. Anderson claimed two wickets in his first spell, both bowled, and a wicket for Oliver Newby ensured that Lancashire's seam attack gained depth ahead of the 2014 campaign.

The Lightning's opponents recovered to 100-4, but Anderson's return spelt trouble. He picked up a wicket with the first ball of his second spell, another bowled and after this the game fell into Lancashire's hands.

Soon enough the Young Cricketers were 144-8 with Anderson claiming another wicket and were eventually bowled out for 163 inside 48 overs, as Lancashire claimed a gigantic victory to give them a boost of confidence after they were beaten by Sussex Sharks in yesterdays semi-final.

Lancashire were due to play an MCC Universities team today, but will now play them in a 50-over match tomorrow, where they hope to replicate their performance from todays match.