HASLINGTON slipped into the bottom two of NSSC Division Two after defeat at Caverswall.
Professional Sohail Tanvir couldn't have done much more after a brilliant all-round performance.
Top scoring with 79, he also delivered 4-85 with the ball but the hosts edged home by three wickets, last Saturday.
Haslington went for it, declaring on 222-9 off 55 overs.
But despite a few blips, Arsalam Mir lead the reply, also hitting 79 to help them towards a closing 226-7
Eight points isn't enough for Haslington.
They entertain leaders Bignall End on Saturday.
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