Top Rankin helps Liverpool edge past Triangle

LIVERPOOL kept up their perfect start by the barest of margins, edging past Orrell Red Triangles 168 with one wicket to spare.

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Rob Rankin top-scored with 57 in the chase, which looked comfortable at 137/5.

Rivals Sefton Park are also three from three thanks to a more comfortable win over New Brighton, who are without a win since relegation. England disability star Chris Edwards, newly arrived from Caldy, took 5/30 while Matthew Young made 72 out of Sefton's 196; 5/49 from Jimmy Dixon kept the Rakers at arm's length.

Southport & Birkdale join the South Liverpool rivals on three wins, after spinner Muhammad Kashif took 6/14 in their 101-run win over Hightown St Marys. Skipper Dean Skelton top scored for the Sandgrounders with 58.