Cricket: Farooque leads by example as Harborne leapfrog rivals; FIRST DIVISION REVIEW.(News)

From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: August 30, 1999| Author: Mohamed, Waqar | Copyright information

Harborne replaced Halesowen in pole position after coming out on top in the battle of the top two on Saturday.

Andy Bryan's four wickets helped restrict the morning leaders to 156 - a score that would have been worse but for some late-order resistance led by an unbeaten 56 from Raul East.

Harborne were indebted to a captain's innings of 70 from Amir Farooque who was assisted by Greg Philander (40no) in steering Harborne back to the top.

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