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
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
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
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
Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Somerset by 17 runs in a thrilling Vitality Blast semi-final to secure a place in this evening's final.
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
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
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
Northamptonshire Steelbacks rewrote the record books with their highest-ever home T20 total before Calvin Harrison's sensational five-wicket haul completed a 130-run demolition of Essex and maintained their perfect Vitality Blast record.
26.06.26Matchday
Northamptonshire will have six representatives in this summer's Hundred after James Sales earned a maiden call-up through the Vitality Wildcard Draft alongside fellow Steelbacks Ben Sanderson and Saif Zaib.
18.06.26News
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
David Willey marked his 50th Blast match as Steelbacks captain in style, starring with bat and ball as Northamptonshire maintained their perfect start to the campaign with a sixth consecutive victory over Worcestershire Rapids.
09.06.26Matchday
Sanderson takes two in two, while Sales holds his nerve at the death, as the Steelbacks make it five wins from five. Vitality Blast: Durham 138-8 v Northamptonshire Steelbacks Men 145-9, Northamptonshire won by seven runs.
06.06.26Matchday
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
James Sales' career-best 5-21 laid the platform before Chris Lynn and Nathan McSweeney's explosive 91-run stand sealed a seven-wicket Vitality Blast win over Gloucestershire as the Steelbacks maintained their unbeaten start to the tournament.
30.05.26Matchday
Calvin Harrison starred with four wickets as Northamptonshire Steelbacks men crushed Worcestershire Rapids at New Road to continue their strong start to the Vitality Blast. David Willey blasted 46 before career-best T20 figures from James Sales helped skittle the Rapids for 91.
25.05.26Matchday
BLAST COUNTDOWN: David Willey says the Steelbacks must stay ruthless and maintain momentum throughout this year’s Vitality Blast as Northants look to build on last season’s run to Finals Day under his leadership.
21.05.26Features
Speaking exclusively to The Steeler, Northamptonshire allrounder Justin Broad reveals the secrets behind his breakthrough year
30.03.26Features
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