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Drinkell hits maiden Steelbacks fifty to seal semi-final spot
May Drinkell’s unbeaten 51 and a late burst from Gemma Marriott helped the Steelbacks beat Worcestershire with 12 overs to spare and book a One Day Cup semi-final place.
16.08.26Matchday
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Zaib makes his mark against Pakistan after earning overdue recognition
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
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Hill says Steelbacks are firing at right time ahead of crucial run-in
Chloe Hill believes the Steelbacks are hitting form at exactly the right time as they chase a One Day Cup knockout place and prepare for their County Cup quarter-final.
15.08.26Features
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Cobb and Smith back Gateway T20 League to give young players another chance
Josh Cobb and Greg Smith explain why they believe the new Gateway T20 League, which takes place at Northampton next week, can give talented young cricketers another opportunity to break into the professional game.
13.08.26Features
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Sales and Zaib selected in squad to face Pakistan in three-day warm-up
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
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Steelbacks’ One Day Cup campaign ends with dramatic defeat at Cheltenham
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
Northants legends join emerging local talent for new T20 league at Wantage Road
Northants legends and emerging local cricketers will come together at Wantage Road for the new Gateway T20 League, with The Steeler on board as digital partner.
11.08.26News
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What Steelbacks need to qualify for One Day Cup knockout stages
The Steelbacks men can still reach the One Day Cup quarter-finals today – here's everything you need to know about the qualification permutations.
11.08.26News
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‘It feels like home’ – Keogh back in his groove at the Abington Avenue End
Rob Keogh tells The Steeler that bowling from the Abington Avenue End ‘feels like home’ after taking career-best List A figures against Somerset.
10.08.26Features
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Procter stars with bat and ball as Steelbacks crush Somerset
Luke Procter hit 85 and took two wickets, while Rob Keogh claimed a career-best four-for as Northamptonshire swept aside Somerset by seven wickets in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
09.08.26Matchday
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Chapple rues another below-par batting display as Steelbacks fall to Outlaws
Glen Chapple rued another below-par batting display after Northamptonshire posted 259 for eight before Nottinghamshire Outlaws chased it down with 20 balls to spare.
08.08.26Matchday
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Steelbacks lose Vasconcelos and Sharma for must-win Notts clash
Ricardo Vasconcelos and Aadi Sharma have both been ruled out through injury as Northamptonshire prepare for a crucial One Day Cup match against Nottinghamshire Outlaws, with Sam King called into the squad.
06.08.26News
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Northamptonshire set to face Pakistan star Noman Ali at Old Trafford
Pakistan international spinner Noman Ali is expected to make his Lancashire debut against Northamptonshire when the County Championship resumes later this month.
06.08.26News
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Miller says maiden century was sweeter after injury battle
Gus Miller says his maiden first-team century against Lancashire meant even more after battling back from injury and a slow start to the One Day Cup.
03.08.26Features
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Maiden Miller century inspires Steelbacks to victory despite Moores' 85
Gus Miller's maiden first-team century and four wickets from Yuzi Chahal set up a Northamptonshire victory over Lancashire despite Joe Moores' superb 85
02.08.26Matchday
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Lehmann demands more from Steelbacks batters after difficult One Day Cup start
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
The Steeler is now available on the new CounterPress app!
The CounterPress app has now officially launched, giving you an easy way to access The Steeler’s content from your mobile.
01.08.26News
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Steelbacks consigned to third straight One Day Cup defeat by Leicestershire Foxes
Rishi Patel put Northamptonshire to the sword with a record-breaking century as the Foxes chased down a below-par 247 target at the cinch County Ground.
31.07.26Matchday
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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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Kemp says busy summer is paying dividends after maiden List A century
Amelia Kemp says a summer of regular cricket with Yorkshire Academy has transformed her batting after scoring her maiden List A century for Northamptonshire.
27.07.26Features
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Steelbacks fail to kick on again as Surrey claim six-wicket victory
Nathan McSweeney and George Bartlett made their third successive One Day Cup half-centuries but Northamptonshire were beaten by Surrey at Guildford.
26.07.26Matchday
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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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Lehmann rues late collapse as Steelbacks suffer five-wicket defeat at Kent
Darren Lehmann rued a costly batting collapse as Kent beat Northamptonshire by five wickets at Canterbury.
24.07.26Matchday
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International cricket returns to Wantage Road
England Women will take on Bangladesh in a T20 International at the cinch County Ground in September 2027.
23.07.26News

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