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Northamptonshire Championship skipper Luke Procter after his commanding century at Canterbury. (Photograph: Peter Short)

Encouraging Start, Lingering Questions for Northamptonshire

The Steeler verdict: Northamptonshire's men have laid strong foundations with three County Championship draws, showing resilience and quality, but the next step is crucial. Can promise turn into points as tougher tests lie ahead?

30.04.26, 22:56 Updated 01.05.26, 01:29

Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore

After three tough back-to-back games, the week’s break from County Championship action came at a perfect time for Northamptonshire’s men. A chance to rest tired bodies and take stock of progress so far.

The report card reads three draws from three. Before the break, Northamptonshire sat near the top of the Division Two table.

They currently sit in a creditable fourth, boasting the most batting bonus points in the division and the joint second-highest bowling points. Victory over third-placed Worcestershire this weekend could see them leapfrog the Pears and even move into second place if Durham lose at Lord’s.

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Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore is the founder and editor of The Steeler. Jeremy is a freelance cricket writer and Wantage Road regular. He has written extensively for a host of publications including The Cricketer, The Cricket Paper, Wisden Cricket Monthly and ESPNcricinfo. He also covers Northamptonshire for the ECB Reporters Network.

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