Willey leads Northants to final with resilient defense against champions

Northamptonshire's captain David Willey guided his team to the final with a determined performance as they restricted the reigning champions to 143 runs while successfully defending a target of 144. Willey's influence was pivotal in this tightly contested match held on July 18, 2026. Northants' solid bowling efforts and strategic field placements proved crucial in the latter stages of the innings. The victory marks an important step as they seek to defend their title in the upcoming final.

• 1:04 PMESPNcricinfo — Captain Willey takes Northants into final with scrappy defence