On 13 July 1876, Harris had his best known performance to date when he took four 1st innings wickets for Hampshire v. Kent at Windmill Down, Hampshire winning the game by 1 wicket.
Playing for Sir Horatio Mann's XI against the Earl of Winchilsea's XI at the new Lord's Old Ground on 26-28 May 1788, Harris took 10 wickets in the match with 4 in the 1st innings and 6 in the 2nd.