Match Details
However, neither slowed down and the carnage intensified even as the field spread. Both batters kept on taking the bowlers on with some astounding and fearless power hitting. The massive opening partnership of 181, one of the highest in the history of English domestic T20 cricket, ended when Clark finally got out to Ravi Bopara. But by then the job was well and truly done.
Earlier, Northamptonshire won the toss and decided to bat first and put up 203/5 on the board.
The pitch was a belter with the ball coming on and the ace Northants batters used it to fine effect. Matthew Breetzke (52 off 35) utilized the powerplay field restrictions well to reach an explosive fifty. Experienced campaigners Ravi Bopara (33 off 24) and David Willey (63 off 32) joined forces to put up a great partnership.
At one stage, the visitors looked set to cross 220, but Matthew Potts (3/44) picked up both danger men in one over to help pull things back. Callum Parkinson and Nathan Sowter also got two wickets. The chase is well set up. We will be back soon.