Northamptonshire Steelbacks secure third T20 Blast title at Edgbaston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Northamptonshire Steelbacks won the T20 Blast final against Hampshire Hawks at Edgbaston, claiming their third title. The Steelbacks batted first, scoring 169 runs, with Ricardo Vasconcelos contributing a solid 88. Hampshire fell short, finishing with 155 runs despite Joe Weatherley's 75. The match concluded with a dramatic last over, where Northants prevented Hampshire from achieving a fourth title win.
- •Steelbacks scored 169 runs in 19.5 overs.
- •Vasconcelos achieved 88 runs, while Weatherley scored 75 for Hampshire.
- •Hampshire needed 31 runs from the last 20 balls.
- •Northants secured their win by 14 runs.
- •The match took place at Edgbaston on July 18.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Northants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants
- 9:16 PMBBC Sport — Northants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants
"Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.
"Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 9:42 PMNorthants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants
Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.
- BBC SportJul 18, 2026, 9:16 PMNorthants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants
Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.
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