STEVEN Croft smashed his maiden T20 century to power Lancashire Lightning to an imposing 204-7 and set up a 35-run victory over Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Wantage Road, writes JEREMY BLACKMORE.
Croft blasted seven sixes and five fours in his 101 and shared a 146-run partnership in 12 overs with Daryl Mitchell (48). The pair led a belligerent fightback after Ben Sanderson (2- 29) had raised home fans’ hopes by removing England power-hitters Jos Buttler (0) and Phil Salt (12) in his first two overs.
After a fine display of early hitting, the veteran was eventually caught at...