https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/northants/Recent content in northants on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 18 Jul 2026 14:05:29 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somersets-vitality-blast-hopes-dashed-by-northants-in-semi-final-defeat/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:05:29 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somersets-vitality-blast-hopes-dashed-by-northants-in-semi-final-defeat/Northamptonshire Steelbacks secured their place in the Vitality Blast final with a 17-run victory over reigning champions Somerset in the first semi-final at Edgbaston. Batting first, the Steelbacks were dismissed for 143 runs in 19.2 overs. Jake Ball delivered an excellent bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for 17 runs in his four overs, including one maiden. Riley Meredith supported well with 3 wickets for 21 runs. Chris Lynn’s 39 off 26 deliveries was the highlight of the Northants innings, but their batting failed to build momentum against a disciplined Somerset bowling attack and sharp fielding.