Rocky Flintoff, 18, scored 123 from 76 balls in Lancashire's One-Day Cup match against Somerset at Taunton, recording his first senior professional century as Lancashire reached 443-6 — their highest total in List A cricket.
Rocky Flintoff scores maiden professional century for Lancashire against Somerset
Rocky Flintoff, 18, scored 123 from 76 balls in Lancashire's One-Day Cup match against Somerset at Taunton, recording his first senior professional century as Lancashire reached 443-6 — their highest total in List A cricket.
Flintoff came to the crease with Lancashire at 138-3 and added 214 runs in partnership with Keaton Jennings, who made 156. Flintoff's innings included 10 fours and seven sixes, and he reached his century from 65 deliveries.
According to the source, the pitch was flat and Somerset's attack was depleted due to The Hundred, conditions that both batters reportedly capitalised on.
The century continues a series of age-related records for Flintoff. He made his Lancashire debut at 16 years and 113 days in the One-Day Cup in 2024, which the county said made him their youngest-ever player. That came a week after he reportedly became England Under-19s' youngest centurion, in a match against Sri Lanka.
In January 2025, he became the youngest century-maker for England Lions in a match against Cricket Australia, a record previously held by his father, Andrew Flintoff.
Injuries have affected his progression. He missed England's Under-19 World Cup the previous winter and withdrew from the 2025 Hundred, having been signed by Northern Superchargers, where his father was listed as coach.
Following reports of a potential departure, Flintoff signed a two-year contract extension with Lancashire in March. He has played four first-class matches for the county, the most recent in 2024.
In six previous One-Day Cup appearances this season, Flintoff recorded scores of 33 not out, 41 not out, 34, 61 not out, and dismissals for nought and one.
The Somerset side also included Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael Vaughan.
Andrew Flintoff played 79 Tests, 141 one-day internationals and seven T20 internationals for England and was part of England's 2005 Ashes series win. It was announced last week that he has stepped down as England Lions coach.
Somerset had yet to bat at the time this report was filed.
- Somerset's final score or match result is not established
- Whether Lancashire won the match is not stated
- The specific reasons for Flintoff's withdrawal from The Hundred 2025 are not detailed beyond the word 'injuries'
- The nature or severity of injuries affecting Flintoff's career are not specified
- Details of the reports linking Flintoff with a move away from Lancashire are not provided
- Archie Vaughan's bowling or batting figures in this match are not given
- The reasons Andrew Flintoff stepped down as England Lions coach are not stated