Jennings has a Blast as records tumble in Lancashire's winning start

Keaton Jennings hits a six on his way to a first T20 century for Lancashire

Jennings put the home side’s attack to the sword with an outstanding knock of 108, sharing a record-breaking opening stand with Alex Davies of 170.

He blasted 10 fours and three sixes to reach three figures for the first time in the format, propelling his team to a total of 190-3 from their 20 overs.

Durham were under pressure from the off in their chase and were never able to match the required run rate. Alex Lees offered resistance, scoring 51 with a couple of maximums, but the total was always out of their reach, with the Lightning clinching the win by 27 runs.

Lancashire elected to bat in murky conditions and Jennings took the early initiative to get the scoreboard moving. Davies waited patiently before smashing Matty Potts for four boundaries in a row.

Jennings continued his assault, reaching his half-century from only 33 balls in style, clipping Brydon Carse over mid-wicket for a maximum. The six also brought up the century stand in the process in the 12th over.

Even the presence of Mark Wood could not yield a breakthrough as Jennings delivered another brilliant stroke to clear the rope.

Davies played a vital role and notched his 50 with a single off his hip from 42 deliveries.

Records tumbled for Jennings as he raced past his previous top score of 88 with his ninth of boundary. A ball later Lancashire brought up their highest opening stand in the format, beating the 160 made against Derbyshire in 2018. The partnership was finally broken in the 18th over, when Potts bowled Davies for 65.

However, Jennings was not to be denied, reaching his ton from 60 deliveries. There was time for the left-hander to clear the rope for a third time before he was cleaned up by Nathan Rimmington.

Durham’s reply began in poor fashion, losing both Scott Steel and Graham Clark before the end of the third over, the latter run out off a free hit.

Lees and David Bedingham stabilised the innings with a stand of 64 before Steven Croft turned one past Bedingham and Davies completed the stumping.

Lees brought up his half-century from 38 balls before being caught on the boundary off Matt Parkinson.