Andrew Flintoff's 18-Yr-Old Son 'Rocky' Announces Himself With Blistering 123 As Lancashire Post Record 443 | VIDEO
Former England great Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky Flintoff continued to make his mark in professional cricket with a superb 123 off 76 balls for Lancashire against Somerset in Taunton on Tuesday. The 18-year-old reached his maiden Lancashire century in just 65 balls, helping his team post 443 for 6 which is their highest-ever List A total. Flintoff walked in at No. 5 with Lancashire at 138 for 3.…
Lancashire's Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, made a significant impact in a recent List A match against Somerset. The young cricketer posted an impressive century, scoring 123 runs off just 76 balls. This performance was crucial for Lancashire, as they posted a record-breaking total of 443 runs for six, the highest ever in the competition.
Flintoff came in at number five and quickly established himself in the innings. He formed a strong partnership with Keaton Jennings, who also scored a century, adding 214 runs together. Jennings' century contributed to a formidable Lancashire total. The young star reached his maiden Lancashire century in just 65 balls, showcasing his batting prowess early in the innings.
Flintoff's quick century came from a strong start, with four fours and two sixes in his 37-ball fifty. He then accelerated, finishing his hundred in just 28 more balls. His final run was a single off Josh Shaw, which he celebrated by jumping in the air and punching his fist, raising his bat to the crowd.
This remarkable performance marks a significant milestone in Flintoff's young career. The son of Andrew Flintoff signed his first professional contract with Lancashire at 16 and became the youngest England Under-19 player to score a century. He also scored a hundred for the England Lions against a Cricket Australia XI in Brisbane.
Despite missing last season due to injury and Under-19 commitments, Flintoff has already played seven matches this year in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. His century against Somerset has bolstered Lancashire's chances of advancing to the knockout stages in the competition.
Written by urgent.news from Free Press Journal's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.