Rocky Flintoff scored his maiden senior century in spectacular fashion on Wednesday, smashing 123 off 76 deliveries to help Lancashire post a record 443 for six in their One-Day Cup match against Somerset in Taunton.
The 18-year-old son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff produced a powerful display, hitting 10 fours and seven sixes after coming to the crease with Lancashire on 138 for three.
Flintoff was involved in a 214-run partnership with Keaton Jennings and brought up his century in just 65 balls. Jennings also capitalised on the flat Taunton surface and a Somerset bowling attack weakened by players being called up for The Hundred, finishing as the top scorer with 156.
Lancashire’s total of 443 for six became the highest List A score in the county’s history.
Flintoff made history in 2024 when he became Lancashire’s youngest-ever player, making his One-Day Cup debut at the age of 16 years and 113 days. His debut came only a week after he became the youngest player to score a century for England Under-19s.
In January 2025, Flintoff broke his father’s record to become the youngest player to score a century for the England Lions during their match against Cricket Australia.
His progress was interrupted by a series of injury setbacks, which saw him miss the Under-19 World Cup last winter and pull out of The Hundred in 2025 after signing with Northern Superchargers.
After extending his Lancashire contract by two years in March, Flintoff regained his form through second XI matches and England Under-19 appearances before making the most of his opportunity in the senior team.
Before his century on Wednesday, Flintoff had recorded scores of 33 not out, 41 not out, 34, 61 not out, 0 and 1 in six senior appearances this season. His aggressive assault on the Somerset bowling attack, particularly his powerful strokeplay through the mid-wicket area, naturally drew comparisons with his father’s batting during his England career.
The Somerset side also featured another prominent cricketing family connection, with spinner Archie Vaughan, the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, playing in the match.
Andrew Flintoff represented England in 79 Tests, 141 ODIs and seven T20Is and played a pivotal role in England’s memorable 2005 Ashes triumph. He recently stepped down as head coach of the England Lions.
