The 16-year-old Flintoff jumped in the air and kissed his bat as he accepted his teammates’ praise after dominating the home attack with a 124-ball century that included six sixes.
Batting at number nine, Flintoff ensured the Lions recovered from 161 for seven before being bowled out for 316. Kishore’s second half-century came off just 45 balls and gave the Lions a first innings lead of 102 runs before CAXI reached 33 for one. to close.
When Flintoff came to bat, the Lions were in danger of defeat after losing five wickets for 27 runs in the first innings.
The Lancastrian added 66 runs with fellow teenager McCann, who hit eight fours in his half-century, before he slapped off-spinner Rafe McMillan to point.
Flintoff then took charge, the highlight of his innings of 108 being sixes hit down the leg side that bore more than a passing resemblance to his father’s strokeplay, as the home bowlers had no answers.
It was subtlety that took him to the century, however, as a pat on the offside for two runs prompted him to immediately take off his helmet and begin his celebration.
Sam Cook then strengthened the Lions’ lead when he dismissed Henry Hunt for one run to wicketkeeper James Reeve.
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