Ravi Bopara’s Blazing Century Fires Northamptonshire Into Vitality Blast Finals Day

 

Ravi Bopara rolled back the years with a stunning 45-ball century as Northamptonshire sealed a thrilling seven-run win over Surrey in a rain-shortened Vitality Blast quarter-final at The Oval.

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The 40-year-old all-rounder’s unbeaten 105, laced with 12 fours and five sixes, powered Northants from a shaky 1-2 to 154-4 in 14 overs. His knock proved decisive as Surrey, despite Sam Curran’s unbeaten 69 and Ollie Pope’s 41, fell short at 147-6.

The victory sends Northamptonshire to Finals Day for the first time since 2016, while denying group winners Surrey a third consecutive appearance. Bopara’s match-winning display also reinforces his legacy as one of England’s most prolific T20 run-scorers.

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