Prince powers Lancashire

Northants defeated by six wickets at Old Trafford

Last updated: 12th May 2009  

Prince powers Lancashire

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Old Trafford
Northamptonshire 211-9 (N Boje 50) v Lancashire 213-4 (A G Prince 78)
Lancashire beat Northamptonshire by 6 wkts

Ashwell Prince's half-century helped Lancashire to a six-wicket success over Northamptonshire at Old Trafford.

The South African hit 78 off 97 balls as the hosts chased down a target of 212 with 15 deliveries to spare.

Prince, who had shared a second-wicket stand of 97 with Paul Horton (48), fell with 30 still required, but Francois du Plessis (40no) finished off the job.

Earlier, Northants recovered from 97-5 in the 26th over and 129-7 in the 32nd to post a final total of 211-9.

Captain Nicky Boje led the way with 50 off 57 balls, including five fours and one six, while Alex Wakely and David Lucas both contributed 32.

Glen Chapple returned the pick of the Lancashire figures with 2-32 from 10 overs. Left-arm spinner Gary Keedy also claimed two wickets but went for 42 runs from his seven overs.

Lancashire are now tied with Essex on eight points at the top of FP Trophy Group D.

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