Rocky Flintoff Achieves First Century for England Lions
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Synopsis
On January 23, Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew Flintoff, scored his maiden century for England Lions during a tour match against Cricket Australia XI in Brisbane. His remarkable innings included six sixes and helped the team secure a healthy lead.
Key Takeaways
- Rocky Flintoff scored 108 runs for England Lions.
- The 16-year-old hit six sixes in his innings.
- Flintoff’s second fifty came off just 45 balls.
- England Lions achieved a first-innings total of 316.
- Cricket Australia XI struggled with Tom Whitney as their star bowler.
Brisbane, Jan 23 (NationPress) Rocky Flintoff, the son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, achieved his maiden century for the England Lions during the second day of their tour match against a Cricket Australia XI at Allan Border Field on Thursday.
Batting at the ninth position, the 16-year-old played a phenomenal innings, rescuing the Lions from a precarious 161 for 7 with a brilliant 124-ball performance that included six towering sixes. Flintoff celebrated his remarkable achievement by leaping into the air and kissing his bat, displaying both power and finesse. His second fifty came off a mere 45 balls, propelling the Lions to a total of 316 and securing a 102-run lead in the first innings.
Flintoff forged a vital 66-run partnership with fellow young talent Freddie McCann, who contributed a solid 51 runs with eight boundaries before being dismissed by off-spinner Raf MacMillan. Following McCann’s departure, Flintoff took charge against the home bowlers, with his sixes over the leg side reminiscent of his father’s iconic strokeplay. He reached his century with a gentle dab for two runs, removing his helmet to acknowledge the cheers from his teammates.
Earlier in the match, captain Alex Davies set a strong foundation with a commendable 76 at the top of the order, but the Lions faced a collapse, losing five wickets for just 27 runs before Flintoff's intervention. Tom Whitney was the standout bowler for the Cricket Australia XI, finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 72.
In response, the hosts concluded the day at 33 for 1, with Sam Cook dismissing Henry Hunt for just 1 run, caught behind by James Rew. The Lions now find themselves in a favorable position, thanks to Flintoff’s unforgettable innings and Cook’s early breakthrough.
Brief scores:
Cricket Australia XI 214 (Hicks 64, Brown 5-21) and 33 for 1 trail England Lions 316 (Flintoff 108, Davies 76, McCann 51, Whitney 4-72) by 69 runs.
