League leaders Dulwich just failed to clinch victory at Old Rutlishians on Saturday and had to settle for a losing draw in Division Three of the Castle Lager Surrey Champ-ionship.

A second wicket partnership of 90 between Richard Farrow (59) and Stuart Ferguson (42), followed by 32 from Raj Tulsiani, saw Dulwich to 199-7 after 52 overs.

It was Farrow's fifth half century of the season and takes his aggregate to 504 at an average of 72.

Despite tight bowling by Mark Kelly, Mark Kenlock and Damion Grossett, Old Ruts closed on 169-8.

Former Dulwich captain Lance Keene, having retired earlier in the innings with a broken nose, returned to the crease to help Old Ruts achieve the winning draw off the penultimate ball.

Dulwich entertain Warlingham this weekend.

July 12, 2002 15:30