Saif Zaib’s second century of the summer and a searing three-wicket burst from Harry Conway put promotion-chasing Northamptonshire firmly in control against Worcestershire.
09.09.26Matchday
Saif Zaib is backing Northamptonshire to press for victory over Division Two leaders Durham after he and James Sales hit half-centuries to help their side establish a slender first-innings lead.
03.09.26Matchday
Centuries from Ricardo Vasconcelos and Nathan McSweeney helped Northamptonshire secure maximum batting bonus points and move level on points with second-placed Kent.
30.08.26Matchday
Ricardo Vasconcelos hit his fourth century of the season as promotion-chasing Northamptonshire dominated Lancashire before striking twice again late in the day.
22.08.26Matchday
Saif Zaib top-scored with 65 against Pakistan after earning the representative opportunity many had called for following his outstanding 2025 season.
16.08.26News
Northamptonshire duo James Sales and Saif Zaib could face Pakistan at Beckenham this week after being named in a 14-player Professional County Club Select XI squad.
12.08.26News
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
Ben Stokes' return attracted the attention, but it was Ricardo Vasconcelos who dominated proceedings at Chester-le-Street, batting through the day for an unbeaten 181 as Northamptonshire took control of this County Championship clash.
19.06.26Matchday
Calvin Harrison reflects how Northamptonshire's recent Vitality Blast form helped lay the foundations for their thrilling final-day chase against Gloucestershire.
19.06.26Features
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
Calvin Harrison lit up Wantage Road with a dazzling 92 as Northamptonshire raced down a target of 191 with more than two overs to spare, sealing a seven-wicket victory despite James Bracey's superb unbeaten 148 earlier in the day.
15.06.26Matchday
After a lean start to the season, Northamptonshire's leading run-scorer from 2025 returned to form in style, sharing a record 261-run partnership with Nathan McSweeney against Gloucestershire on day one at Wantage Road.
12.06.26Matchday
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
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
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 Three: Gloucestershire 154 & 221, Northamptonshire 127 and 144-5. Northamptonshire need 105 more runs to win at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
17.05.26Matchday
Rothesay County Championship Division 2 Day 2: Worcestershire 306 v Northamptonshire 366-5. Northamptonshire lead by 60 runs - match report.
02.05.26Matchday
Rothesay County Championship - Day 1: Lancashire 346/7 v Northamptonshire - full match report
03.04.26Matchday
Head coach reveals the selectors have now spoken to him and to Saif Zaib
31.03.26News
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