Middlesex bowler James Harris makes history at Lord's with spectacular display
MIDDLESEX bowler James Harris created his own piece of Lord's history as he took 9-34 yesterday.
James Harris humiliated the Durham players getting them all out for 34
As the 24-year-old Welsh seamer sent Durham packing for a paltry second-innings 71 in 24.1 overs to secure a 187-run win, he produced the the best bowling in a first-class match at Lord's since Gubby Allen took 10 40 for Middlesex against Lancashire in 1929.
Harris finished with match figures of 13-103.
He said: ""We were in a pretty strong position and felt we needed a couple of early wickets. I managed to get those and got on a roll. It was thrilling to be part of it.
I got into a nice rhythm, albeit into a gusty wind, although it didn't play too much of a part
"It has been a long time coming but I'm really happy.
"I got into a nice rhythm, albeit into a gusty wind, although it didn't play too much of a part."
With two already in the bag when Durham resumed on 24 for two in pursuit of 259 to win, Harris took the next five and had figures of 7-20 after eight overs.
Steven Finn spoilt his chances of taking all 10 when he took the eighth wicket before Harris completed the job.