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David Willey marked his 50th Blast match as Steelbacks captain in style, starring with bat and ball as Northamptonshire maintained their perfect start to the campaign with a sixth consecutive victory over Worcestershire Rapids.
09.06.26Matchday
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
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
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
Rothesay County Championship - Day One: Gloucestershire 154 v Northamptonshire 37-3 who trail by 117 runs at the Seat Unique Stadium.
15.05.26Matchday
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
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
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
Rothesay County Championship Division Two - Day One: Derbyshire 342 for 3.
08.05.26Matchday
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
Ben Sanderson reflects on career-best match figures that sealed Northamptonshire’s first Championship win of the season, highlighting the role of conditions, confidence and a team-first approach in a dominant all-round performance.
04.05.26Features
Rothesay County Championship – Day 3: Northamptonshire 597-7 dec beat Worcestershire 306 & 114 by an innings and 177 runs - match report.
03.05.26Matchday
Rothesay County Championship Division 2 Day 2: Worcestershire 306 v Northamptonshire 366-5. Northamptonshire lead by 60 runs - match report.
02.05.26Matchday
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