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Vasconcelos century puts rampant Northants on brink of Old Trafford victory
Ricardo Vasconcelos hit his fourth century of the season as promotion-chasing Northamptonshire dominated Lancashire before striking twice again late in the day.
22.08.26Matchday
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Exclusive: How Sanderson kept himself red-ball ready during The Hundred
Ben Sanderson reveals how he put in extra bowling during The Hundred to prepare for Northamptonshire’s Championship run-in – work that paid off with four wickets at Old Trafford.
22.08.26Features
$\ during the Rothesay County Championship Two match between Lancashire County Cricket Club and Northamptonshire County Cricket Club at the Emirates, Old Trafford, Manchester, UK on 21 August 2026.$
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Bartlett leads the way before late wickets boost Northants at Old Trafford
George Bartlett's fighting 92 helped Northamptonshire recover to 284 before Luke Procter and Ben Sanderson struck to leave Lancashire 68 for two at stumps.
21.08.26Matchday
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Exclusive: Red-ball purist Vasconcelos chomping at the bit for Northants promotion push
Fresh from his Vitality Blast heroics, Ricardo Vasconcelos tells The Steeler he cannot wait to return to his favourite format as Northamptonshire begin a crucial six-game Championship run-in.
20.08.26Features
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Northamptonshire push leaders Durham all the way before Bedingham century seals victory
Darren Lehmann praised his side's efforts after they took Division Two leaders Durham to the brink before an unbeaten David Bedingham century turned the game on the final evening.
23.06.26Matchday
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Emergency replacement Miller seizes his chance as Northamptonshire edge ahead
Gus Miller's whirlwind journey from league cricket to County Championship action ended with a maiden first-class half-century as Northamptonshire stretched their advantage over Division Two leaders Durham to 245 runs.
21.06.26Matchday
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Sanderson strikes as Steelbacks seize control despite Stokes resistance
Northamptonshire maintained the upper hand against Division Two leaders Durham as Ben Sanderson's four-wicket haul helped restrict the hosts to 302 for seven, leaving them 148 runs behind despite a fluent 95 from Ben Stokes.
20.06.26Matchday
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Vasconcelos makes Division Two leaders Durham pay with magnificent 181 after a series of reprieves
Ben Stokes' return attracted the attention, but it was Ricardo Vasconcelos who dominated proceedings at Chester-le-Street, batting through the day for an unbeaten 181 as Northamptonshire took control of this County Championship clash.
19.06.26Matchday
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Harrison: Blast momentum key to Northamptonshire's epic chase
Calvin Harrison reflects how Northamptonshire's recent Vitality Blast form helped lay the foundations for their thrilling final-day chase against Gloucestershire.
19.06.26Features
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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 was at Wantage Road throughout the game, casts his eye on the captaincy challenges faced by Luke Procter and Cameron Bancroft on a compelling final day.
18.06.26Opinion
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Harrison's heroics seal thrilling Northamptonshire victory
Calvin Harrison lit up Wantage Road with a dazzling 92 as Northamptonshire raced down a target of 191 with more than two overs to spare, sealing a seven-wicket victory despite James Bracey's superb unbeaten 148 earlier in the day.
15.06.26Matchday
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Smith hails ‘unbelievable’ bowling effort as Northants close on victory
Northamptonshire moved to within touching distance of a second successive County Championship victory as their bowlers claimed 12 wickets in a dominant third day against Gloucestershire at Wantage Road.
14.06.26Matchday
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Guthrie’s all-round show creates welcome selection headache for Lehmann
Liam Guthrie's four wickets and career-best batting display against Gloucestershire underlined his growing value to Northamptonshire and handed head coach Darren Lehmann another selection dilemma as competition for places intensifies.
14.06.26Features
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Guthrie shines with bat and ball as Steelbacks meet stout Gloucestershire resistance
Liam Guthrie followed a career-best 52 with two key wickets and, while Graeme van Buuren and James Bracey led a determined Gloucestershire fightback, the visitors still trail by 232 runs at the end of day two of this Rothesay County Championship match at Wantage Road.
14.06.26Matchday
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Zaib rediscovers touch with superb 142 on milestone appearance
After a lean start to the season, Northamptonshire's leading run-scorer from 2025 returned to form in style, sharing a record 261-run partnership with Nathan McSweeney against Gloucestershire on day one at Wantage Road.
12.06.26Matchday
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Breaking news: Conway set for Northamptonshire return against Gloucestershire
Australian fast bowler Harry Conway returns to Northamptonshire's ranks for the next two rounds of Championship fixtures after an impressive six-match spell earlier in the season.
11.06.26News
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Kimber’s counter-attack sets up dramatic Northants win at Bristol
Rothesay County Championship – Day Four: Gloucestershire 154 & 221 v Northamptonshire 127 and 251 for 8. Northamptonshire win by eight wickets at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
18.05.26Matchday
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Procter optimistic as Northants chase 249 against Gloucestershire in Bristol thriller
Rothesay County Championship – Day Three: Gloucestershire 154 & 221, Northamptonshire 127 and 144-5. Northamptonshire need 105 more runs to win at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
17.05.26Matchday
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Ben Sanderson’s Remarkable Season Rolls On with Another Five-Wicket Haul before late Gloucestershire fightback
Rothesay County Championship - Day One: Gloucestershire 154 v Northamptonshire 37-3 who trail by 117 runs at the Seat Unique Stadium.
15.05.26Matchday
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Bartlett left "gutted" as Derbyshire end Northamptonshire’s unbeaten start
Rothesay County Championship - Day Four: Derbyshire 604 for 7 dec. beat Northamptonshire 228 and 263 by an innings and 113 runs at the Central Co-op County Ground Derby. Derbyshire 23 pts, Northamptonshire 1 pt.
11.05.26Matchday
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Defiant Harrison ton cannot prevent Northants follow-on
Rothesay County Championship - Day Three: Derbyshire 604 for 7 dec. Northamptonshire 228 and 66 for 2 trail by 310 runs at the Central Co-op County Ground Derby.
10.05.26Matchday
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McManus Takes Hope from Late Stand After Derbyshire Dominance
Rothesay County Championship - Day Two Derbyshire 604 for 7 dec. Northamptonshire 98 for 4, trail by 506 runs at the Central Co-op County Ground Derby.
09.05.26Matchday
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Lehmann confident Northants bowlers can respond after tough Derby day
Rothesay County Championship Division Two - Day One: Derbyshire 342 for 3.
08.05.26Matchday
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Scrimshaw Set for Seasonal Debut as Steelbacks Target Back-to-Back Wins at Derby
Darren Lehmann is urging Northants to ‘Hit Repeat’ as they head to Derby this weekend in search of back-to-back County Championship wins and a fifth straight unbeaten match in Division Two. They face a Derbyshire side looking to bounce back from three consecutive defeats.
07.05.26News

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