Northamptonshire Steelbacks will look to make it six wins from six in the Vitality Blast when they host Worcestershire Rapids on Tuesday night but must do so without injured wicketkeeper Lewis McManus.
08.06.26News
Sanderson takes two in two, while Sales holds his nerve at the death, as the Steelbacks make it five wins from five. Vitality Blast: Durham 138-8 v Northamptonshire Steelbacks Men 145-9, Northamptonshire won by seven runs.
06.06.26Matchday
Chris Lynn says Northamptonshire must remain focused despite making it four wins from four in the Vitality Blast, as the Australian reflects on his century and the team’s growing confidence.
31.05.26Features
Chris Lynn smashed an unbeaten 115 to take Northamptonshire Steelbacks to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Warwickshire Bears in a high-scoring Vitality Blast match at Edgbaston.
31.05.26Matchday
Steelbacks head to Edgbaston to face winless Warwickshire Bears, with Darren Lehmann warning against complacency despite his side’s perfect start to the Vitality Blast. Lehmann says changes may be considered as his team looks to maintain momentum in the 12-game group stage.
30.05.26News
James Sales is enjoying life as Northamptonshire’s surprise T20 weapon. Fresh from a career-best five-wicket haul, he discusses his new role, growing to love T20, missing out on England Lions action, and learning from David Willey.
30.05.26Features
James Sales' career-best 5-21 laid the platform before Chris Lynn and Nathan McSweeney's explosive 91-run stand sealed a seven-wicket Vitality Blast win over Gloucestershire as the Steelbacks maintained their unbeaten start to the tournament.
30.05.26Matchday
Calvin Harrison starred with four wickets as Northamptonshire Steelbacks men crushed Worcestershire Rapids at New Road to continue their strong start to the Vitality Blast. David Willey blasted 46 before career-best T20 figures from James Sales helped skittle the Rapids for 91.
25.05.26Matchday
George Scrimshaw reflects on holding his nerve in the final over as Steelbacks edged Glamorgan by three runs at Wantage Road.
24.05.26Matchday
Vitality Blast: Northamptonshire Steelbacks 165 for eight v Glamorgan 162 for eight. Steelbacks win by three runs.
23.05.26Matchday
BLAST COUNTDOWN: David Willey says the Steelbacks must stay ruthless and maintain momentum throughout this year’s Vitality Blast as Northants look to build on last season’s run to Finals Day under his leadership.
21.05.26Features
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Chris Lynn speaks exclusively to The Steeler about his return to Northamptonshire, his past success at Wantage Road and ties to the local community. He also opens up about last year’s Finals Day semi-final defeat to Hampshire, and his excitement about his new role guiding younger Steelbacks in this year’s Vitality Blast.
20.05.26Features
Speaking exclusively to The Steeler, Northamptonshire allrounder Justin Broad reveals the secrets behind his breakthrough year
30.03.26Features
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