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Chris Lynn says the Steelbacks have unfinished business at Taunton ahead of next week's quarter-final. (Photograph: Peter Short)

Lynn: We've still got something to prove against Somerset

The Australian opener says the Steelbacks have "something to prove" against Somerset after his record-breaking century secured top spot and a home...

08.07.26, 23:36 Updated 08.07.26, 23:36

Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore and Blake Bint

Chris Lynn has vowed not to change his big-hitting approach as Northamptonshire prepare for a home quarter-final at Wantage Road next week.

Lynn smashed 117 from 56 balls against Glamorgan to help secure a comprehensive 53-run victory and book the Steelbacks’ spot in the knockout stages.

The win comes just three days after the county were humbled by Somerset in a 105-run defeat, a game Lynn sat out due to a tight hamstring. Now Lynn says the Steelbacks have something to prove going into Friday night’s return game at Taunton.

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Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore is the founder and editor of The Steeler. Jeremy is a freelance cricket writer and Wantage Road regular. He has written extensively for a host of publications including The Cricketer, The Cricket Paper, Wisden Cricket Monthly and ESPNcricinfo. He also covers Northamptonshire for the ECB Reporters Network.

Blake Bint Blake Bint edits Glamorgan media outlet Taff & Daff and writes about the county for the ECB Reporters Network. Find out more at: https://taffanddaff.counterpress.media/about

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