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Steelbacks 2026 Finals Day

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Willey: Four years of hard work built Steelbacks into Blast champions
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
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Vasconcelos delighted to deliver defining innings when Steelbacks needed it most
Ricardo Vasconcelos reflects on the match-winning 88 that helped Northamptonshire secure their third Vitality Blast title.
25.07.26Features
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Why Northamptonshire's Blast triumph ranks among Darren Lehmann's proudest achievements
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
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Steelbacks beat Hampshire Hawks in thriller to become 2026 Vitality Blast champions
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
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Latest: Ricardo Vasconcelos makes a superb 88 as Steelbacks post 169 all out against Hampshire Hawks in the Vitality Blast final
Ricardo Vasconcelos scored a magnificent 88 as the Steelbacks posted 169 all out against Hampshire in the Vitality Blast Final at Edgbaston.
18.07.26Matchday
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Willey: 'Somerset's confidence revved me up'
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
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Latest: Northamptonshire beat Somerset in semi-final thriller to secure a place in the Vitality Blast final
Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Somerset at the third attempt this season, winning their Vitality Blast semi-final by 17 runs to book a place in this evening's final.
18.07.26Matchday
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Willey: It would be magical to bring Blast trophy home
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
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Lehmann: Last year's Finals Day experience will help Steelbacks this time
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
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Steelbacks book Finals Day return with quarter-final victory over Gloucestershire
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