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.