harvey returned to form by striking 141 against gloucestershire before taking 3/9, his first three-wicket haul at first-class level, to help australia take a nine-wicket win. he added a second century in as many innings with 118 in an innings win over northamptonshire. harvey then struck 122 in the rain affected third test at manchester; he helped australia take a 42-run first innings lead, but was out for a duck in the second innings. australia collapsed to 8/35 and were saved from defeat by the rain, which meant that less than 14 hours of play was possible.