Captain Luke Procter returned season-best figures of 5-63 as promotion-chasing Northamptonshire responded strongly to their Durham defeat by bowling Worcestershire out for 200 at New Road.
08.09.26Matchday
Harry Conway has signed a new two-year deal with Northamptonshire and returns to the Championship side ready to play his part in the county’s promotion push.
08.09.26News
Northamptonshire’s extraordinary collapse to 50 all out against Durham exposed shortcomings they must address – but shouldn’t erase the considerable progress made during their promotion-chasing summer.
07.09.26Opinion
Darren Lehmann challenged Northamptonshire’s batters to score more hundreds this summer – and 16 Championship centuries later, they are driving the county’s promotion push.
31.08.26Features
Darren Lehmann hailed Northamptonshire’s best bowling performance of the season after they completed a crushing 316-run victory at Old Trafford.
23.08.26Matchday
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.
18.08.26News
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
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
Nathan McSweeney says Northamptonshire can still improve despite opening their One Day Cup campaign with victory over Warwickshire.
22.07.26Features
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
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
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.
Darren Lehmann says Northamptonshire's recent defeats have not altered his belief in the Steelbacks ahead of Wednesday's Vitality Blast quarter-final against Gloucestershire.
13.07.26News
The Steelbacks men's head coach has identified the key areas Northamptonshire must improve after Sunday's defeat to Somerset as attention quickly turns to tonight's trip to Glamorgan.
08.07.26Opinion
Nathan McSweeney will return to Wantage Road next season after signing a new contract with Northamptonshire. The Australian international has committed to a second year with the county after making a major impact across red and white-ball cricket.
02.07.26News
David Willey and Nathan McSweeney struck lightning half-centuries as Northamptonshire Steelbacks chased down 185 with ease against Gloucestershire, extending their remarkable unbeaten start to this year's Vitality Blast to eight straight victories - full match report and reaction.
01.07.26Matchday
Darren Lehmann described Northamptonshire's record-breaking victory over Essex as close to the perfect performance after the Steelbacks racked up 238 for six before bowling the visitors out for 108. The head coach also praised the county's T20 pitches and provided an update on Chris Lynn's fitness.
27.06.26News
Darren Lehmann praised his side's efforts after they took Division Two leaders Durham to the brink before an unbeaten David Bedingham century turned the game on the final evening.
23.06.26Matchday
The Steeler verdict: Northamptonshire Steelbacks have reached the halfway stage of the Vitality Blast unbeaten and top of their group. Strong leadership and contributions across the team have fuelled their rise, but nobody at Wantage Road is getting carried away just yet.
10.06.26Opinion
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
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
Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann hails Justin Broad’s comeback performance after the Steelbacks held off Glamorgan in a tense opening-night win at Wantage Road.
23.05.26News
Rothesay County Championship – Day Two: Gloucestershire 154 & 21 for 3 lead Northamptonshire 127 by 48 runs at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
16.05.26Matchday
Sign up to receive your free newsletter with articles and analysis from our team
By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from The Steeler.
