Ryton continued their pursuit of Swalwell at the top of the Wellstream Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League with a two wicket win over Tynedale.

The home runs were shared through their batting order as Tynedale made 204-6, but Ryton's star Sri Lankan, Anil Riddee, hit a superb 70 to see his side to yet another victory.

For Swalwell it was business as usual as they knocked off Shotley Bridge's imposing target of 268, Phil Carlin their top scorer with 57. Ian Pattison (92) and Lloyd Anderson (47) were the driving force for the leader's two wicket success.