https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/steelbacks/Recent content in steelbacks on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:53 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-incredibly-disappointed-after-vitality-blast-semi-final-collapse/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:53 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-incredibly-disappointed-after-vitality-blast-semi-final-collapse/Somerset’s defence of the Vitality Blast title came to a disappointing end with a 17-run semi-final defeat to Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Edgbaston, leaving captain Jason Kerr “incredibly disappointed.” Put into bat, the Steelbacks struggled to build momentum, bowled out for 143 in 19.2 overs. Jake Ball was outstanding with figures of 4-17, including a maiden over, while Riley Meredith contributed 3-21. Chris Lynn offered resistance, scoring 39 from 26 balls, but the disciplined Steelbacks bowling attack, backed by sharp fielding, never allowed the innings to really take off.https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-t20-hopes-dashed-by-northants-in-semi-final-defeat/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:05:29 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-t20-hopes-dashed-by-northants-in-semi-final-defeat/Northamptonshire Steelbacks secured their place in the Vitality Blast final after a 17-run victory over defending champions Somerset in the first semi-final at Edgbaston. Batting first, the Steelbacks posted a modest total of 143 all out in 19.2 overs. Jake Ball was the standout bowler for Somerset, delivering a superb spell of four wickets for 17 runs, including a maiden over. Riley Meredith also impressed with three wickets for 21 runs.