Steelbacks look to Lynn for a pick-up

By Jeremy Blackmore

Chris Lynn made a spectacular return to form with a blistering 106 not out to power a rejuvenated Northamptonshire Steelbacks to an eight-wicket win over Leicestershire Foxes.
The Australian plundered five sixes and 13 fours in all, sharing a match-winning stand of 81 runs in 8.5 overs with skipper David Willey.
Lynn, who smashed an unbeaten century against the same opposition last season, had managed just 66 runs in four innings this year but royally entertained a packed Wantage Road as the Steelbacks reached their target of 165 with seven balls to spare. Defeat c...

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