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
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
Teenagers Billy Dodds and Aayush Baluja struck half-centuries as Northern Titans beat Southern Storm by six wickets to become the first Gateway T20 League champions.
21.08.26News
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
Only 18 overs were possible at Emirates Old Trafford as Northamptonshire reached 56 for two after being asked to bat in challenging conditions.
20.08.26Matchday
With the inaugural Gateway T20 League final taking place at Wantage Road this evening, here's The Steeler's guide to the finalists.
20.08.26News
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
David Willey, Chris Lynn, Saif Zaib, Ben Sanderson and Ricardo Vasconcelos will head to Vancouver just days after the end of Northamptonshire’s season.
18.08.26News
Nathan McSweeney will miss Northamptonshire’s final three Championship games after earning an Australia A call-up, with Harry Conway ready to return as overseas cover.
County pathway prospects, leading club cricketers and former internationals will share the stage at Wantage Road this week. Here’s our guide to the Gateway T20 League squads and schedule.
17.08.26News
May Drinkell’s unbeaten 51 and a late burst from Gemma Marriott helped the Steelbacks beat Worcestershire with 12 overs to spare and book a One Day Cup semi-final place.
16.08.26Matchday
Saif Zaib top-scored with 65 against Pakistan after earning the representative opportunity many had called for following his outstanding 2025 season.
16.08.26News
Chloe Hill believes the Steelbacks are hitting form at exactly the right time as they chase a One Day Cup knockout place and prepare for their County Cup quarter-final.
15.08.26Features
Josh Cobb and Greg Smith explain why they believe the new Gateway T20 League, which takes place at Northampton next week, can give talented young cricketers another opportunity to break into the professional game.
13.08.26Features
Northamptonshire duo James Sales and Saif Zaib could face Pakistan at Beckenham this week after being named in a 14-player Professional County Club Select XI squad.
12.08.26News
The Steelbacks’ One Day Cup campaign ended in a dramatic three-wicket defeat at Cheltenham as Darren Lehmann reflected on where his side fell short.
11.08.26Matchday
Northants legends and emerging local cricketers will come together at Wantage Road for the new Gateway T20 League, with The Steeler on board as digital partner.
11.08.26News
The Steelbacks men can still reach the One Day Cup quarter-finals today – here's everything you need to know about the qualification permutations.
Rob Keogh tells The Steeler that bowling from the Abington Avenue End ‘feels like home’ after taking career-best List A figures against Somerset.
10.08.26Features
Luke Procter hit 85 and took two wickets, while Rob Keogh claimed a career-best four-for as Northamptonshire swept aside Somerset by seven wickets in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
09.08.26Matchday
Glen Chapple rued another below-par batting display after Northamptonshire posted 259 for eight before Nottinghamshire Outlaws chased it down with 20 balls to spare.
08.08.26Matchday
Ricardo Vasconcelos and Aadi Sharma have both been ruled out through injury as Northamptonshire prepare for a crucial One Day Cup match against Nottinghamshire Outlaws, with Sam King called into the squad.
06.08.26News
Pakistan international spinner Noman Ali is expected to make his Lancashire debut against Northamptonshire when the County Championship resumes later this month.
Gus Miller says his maiden first-team century against Lancashire meant even more after battling back from injury and a slow start to the One Day Cup.
03.08.26Features
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