Sando and Sales star as Steelbacks edge Durham in Riverside thriller
06.06.26, 23:18 Updated 07.06.26, 01:41
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Northamptonshire's men continued their fabulous start to this season’s Vitality Blast with a thrilling bowler-dominated seven-run win over Durham at the Banks Homes Riverside, defending a target of 146.
The Steelbacks claimed this low-scoring cross-group clash to secure a fifth straight win and strengthen their position atop the Central and West Group.
They were particularly impressive in defence as North Group side Durham – 138 for eight – lost their third game in five. James Sales comfortably defended 14 off the last over with a mix of pace-on and pace-off and finished with two for 10 from two, while Ben Sanderson was awarded the player of the match award for his two for 26.
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