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Maiden Miller century inspires Steelbacks to victory despite Moores' 85
Gus Miller's maiden first-team century and four wickets from Yuzi Chahal set up a Northamptonshire victory over Lancashire despite Joe Moores' superb 85
02.08.26Matchday
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Lehmann demands more from Steelbacks batters after difficult One Day Cup start
Darren Lehmann says Northamptonshire's batters must start converting promising innings into centuries if the Steelbacks are to revive their One Day Cup campaign.
01.08.26Features
The Steeler is now available on the new CounterPress app!
The CounterPress app has now officially launched, giving you an easy way to access The Steeler’s content from your mobile.
01.08.26News
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Steelbacks consigned to third straight One Day Cup defeat by Leicestershire Foxes
Rishi Patel put Northamptonshire to the sword with a record-breaking century as the Foxes chased down a below-par 247 target at the cinch County Ground.
31.07.26Matchday
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Willey: Four years of hard work built Steelbacks into Blast champions
David Willey says four years of building resilience, raising standards and putting the team first laid the foundations for Northamptonshire's Vitality Blast triumph.
28.07.26Features
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Kemp says busy summer is paying dividends after maiden List A century
Amelia Kemp says a summer of regular cricket with Yorkshire Academy has transformed her batting after scoring her maiden List A century for Northamptonshire.
27.07.26Features
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Steelbacks fail to kick on again as Surrey claim six-wicket victory
Nathan McSweeney and George Bartlett made their third successive One Day Cup half-centuries but Northamptonshire were beaten by Surrey at Guildford.
26.07.26Matchday
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Vasconcelos delighted to deliver defining innings when Steelbacks needed it most
Ricardo Vasconcelos reflects on the match-winning 88 that helped Northamptonshire secure their third Vitality Blast title.
25.07.26Features
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Lehmann rues late collapse as Steelbacks suffer five-wicket defeat at Kent
Darren Lehmann rued a costly batting collapse as Kent beat Northamptonshire by five wickets at Canterbury.
24.07.26Matchday
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International cricket returns to Wantage Road
England Women will take on Bangladesh in a T20 International at the cinch County Ground in September 2027.
23.07.26News
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McSweeney: ‘Still room to improve’ despite perfect Steelbacks start in the One Day Cup
Nathan McSweeney says Northamptonshire can still improve despite opening their One Day Cup campaign with victory over Warwickshire.
22.07.26Features
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McSweeney leads from the front as Steelbacks launch One Day Cup campaign with victory
Nathan McSweeney marked his first match as Northamptonshire's One Day Cup captain with 88 as the Steelbacks beat Warwickshire by five wickets.
22.07.26Matchday
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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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Steelbacks beat Hampshire Hawks in thriller to become 2026 Vitality Blast champions
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 runs to lift the Vitality Blast trophy.
18.07.26Matchday
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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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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, who was named player of the match, finished with figures of three for 17.
18.07.26News
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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 evening's final.
18.07.26Matchday
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Latest: Northamptonshire Steelbacks post 143 against Somerset in the Vitality Blast semi-final
18.07.26Matchday
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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 to keep their title dream alive.
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 Somerset.
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 semi-final against Somerset.
16.07.26News
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Steelbacks book Finals Day return with quarter-final victory over Gloucestershire
David Willey's unbeaten 47 guided Northamptonshire to an eight-wicket victory over Gloucestershire at Wantage Road, booking the Steelbacks a place at Vitality Blast Finals Day and a semi-final against Somerset.
15.07.26Matchday
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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 Steelbacks’ run to the knockout stages of the Vitality Blast, his bowling partnership with Harry Conway in the County Championship and James Sales’ emergence as a Blast wild card.
15.07.26Features

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