MARK Tournier kept his highflying side on course for the title on Saturday with a crucial half century at Crewe.

Tournier top scored with 57 out of Knypersley's winning total of 115 for seven in reply to Crewe's 113 all out.

Knypersley claimed 20 points to five for Crewe to keep them at the top of the table, 19 points clear of Little Stoke with five games left.

Colin Wilkinson was Knypersley's top bowler on the day, claiming an excellent four for 13 off 22 overs, 14 of which were maidens.

Tournier took two for 28, there was two for 25 for Neil Dutton and one wicket each for Rob James and Andy Farr.

Crewe slumped to 19 for two before staging a revival, but after their fifth man went at 88 lost their next five wickets for the addition of just 25 runs.

Knyperslet cruised to victory with seven overs left, although they were in a spot of both after being 49 for four at one stage.

A partnership between Tournier and Chris Barry steadied the ship, the duo taking the score to 104 for five, Barry making 17, with Rob Riley adding a knock of 14.

Knypersley 2nds are 35 points clear at the top after a crushing win over Crewe.

Crewe were dismissed for 103, Damien Boon and Gary Knapper claiming three for 27 and three for eight respectively.

In reply Knypersley hit 106 for three, Dave Brew top scoring with an unbeaten 61.

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