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Steelbacks beat Hampshire Hawks in thriller to become 2026 Vitality Blast champions

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Ricardo Vasconcelos starred with a magnificent 88 before Luke Procter and Ben Sanderson held their nerve at the death as Northamptonshire beat Hampshire by 14...

18.07.26 Jeremy Blackmore

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Why Northamptonshire's Blast triumph ranks among Darren Lehmann's proudest achievements

Darren Lehmann says guiding Northamptonshire’s ‘heroes’ to the Vitality Blast title ranks among the most rewarding achievements of his coaching career.

19.07.26Features
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Ben Sanderson – “We’re taking it one game at a time"

In the second part of our interview with Ben Sanderson, the veteran seamer talks about talks about the match-by-match mentality behind Northamptonshire...

15.07.26Features
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Fine wine Ben Sanderson reveals the secrets behind his enduring potency as the Steelbacks legend reflects on his T20 evolution

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Ben Sanderson, the veteran seamer reflects on why he is still getting better with age, his evolution into one...

04.07.26Features

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Latest: Ricardo Vasconcelos makes a superb 88 as Steelbacks post 169 all out against Hampshire Hawks in the Vitality Blast final

Ricardo Vasconcelos scored a magnificent 88 as the Steelbacks posted 169 all out against Hampshire in the Vitality Blast Final at Edgbaston.

18.07.26Matchday
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Steelbacks beat Somerset to reach tonight's Vitality Blast Final

Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Somerset by 17 runs in a thrilling Vitality Blast semi-final to secure a place in this evening's final.

18.07.26Matchday
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Latest: Northamptonshire beat Somerset in semi-final thriller to secure a place in the Vitality Blast final

Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Somerset at the third attempt this season, winning their Vitality Blast semi-final by 17 runs to book a place in this...

18.07.26Matchday

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Willey: 'Somerset's confidence revved me up'

Steelbacks skipper David Willey said Somerset's demeanour at the half-way stage of their Vitality Blast semi-final fired him up when he came to bowl. Willey,...

18.07.26News
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Willey: It would be magical to bring Blast trophy home

David Willey says Northamptonshire are better prepared for their second successive Vitality Blast Finals Day and believes the Steelbacks can overcome Somerset...

17.07.26News
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Lehmann: Last year's Finals Day experience will help Steelbacks this time

Darren Lehmann believes last year's Finals Day experience has Northamptonshire better prepared for Saturday and says the Steelbacks have new plans to tackle...

16.07.26News
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Lehmann hopeful Lynn will be fit for Steelbacks' Finals Day clash

The Steelbacks opener is set to undergo a scan after being struck on the foot, but Darren Lehmann remains optimistic he will be available for Saturday's...

16.07.26News

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Lehmann backs Steelbacks to respond after first Blast setback

The Steelbacks men's head coach has identified the key areas Northamptonshire must improve after Sunday's defeat to Somerset as attention quickly turns to...

08.07.26Opinion
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A View From The Box – the captain’s conundrum

Northamptonshire’s County Championship match with Gloucestershire had a thrilling finish on Monday evening. Match day announcer and writer Ben Pheazey, who...

18.06.26Opinion
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Flying high, staying grounded: Inside the Steelbacks' unbeaten T20 Blast start

The Steeler verdict: Northamptonshire Steelbacks have reached the halfway stage of the Vitality Blast unbeaten and top of their group. Strong leadership and...

10.06.26Opinion
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View from the Box - 'a Sanderson masterclass'

Northamptonshire match day announcer and writer Ben Pheazey had the box seat for Ben Sanderson's miraculous bowling spell which engineered victory over...

06.05.26Opinion

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