NOR
T20 Blast · County Hub
Northamptonshire Steelbacks
Northamptonshire Steelbacks T20 Blast: Squad, Fixtures and Betting Guide
Central and West Group · The County Ground, Northampton
Only Unbeaten Side 1st Central 2026
18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. BeGambleAware.org
Updated: June 2026
Northamptonshire Steelbacks are the only unbeaten side in the 2026 T20 Blast with 6 wins from 6 and an NRR of +1.490. James Sales leads the wicket chart (16 wickets) and Chris Lynn hit 115* against Warwickshire. Phase 2 begins 26 June.
2026 Squad Highlights
David Willey
Captain / All-rounder
England international, leads the line
Hot Pick
Chris Lynn
Overseas / Batter
115* vs Warwickshire, 245 runs, 14 sixes
James Sales
Bowling All-rounder
16 wickets, including a 5-for
Calvin Harrison
Pace bowler
4/17 in Phase 1
2026 T20 Blast: How the Steelbacks Are Performing
Last 6 Results
WWWWWW
Season Stats
2026 record6W / 0L (6 played)
Group position1st (Central and West)
Net Run Rate+1.490
Central and West Group 2026 T20 Blast Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northamptonshire Steelbacks | 6 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
| 2 | Gloucestershire | 6 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
| 3 | Glamorgan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | Worcestershire Rapids | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | Somerset | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 6 | Warwickshire Bears | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Standings after Phase 1 (6 matches). Phase 2 from 26 June.
Northamptonshire Steelbacks T20 Blast Fixtures
T20 Blast · Group Stage · Home
Northamptonshire vs Essex
26 Jun · 18:30
The County Ground, Northampton
T20 Blast · Group Stage · Away
Gloucestershire vs Northamptonshire
1 Jul · 19:00
Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
T20 Blast · Group Stage · Away
Glamorgan vs Northamptonshire
8 Jul · 18:30
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Northamptonshire Steelbacks Betting Odds & Tips
Our Pick
Northamptonshire are the only unbeaten side with 6 wins from 6. James Sales leads the attack with 16 wickets while Chris Lynn brings explosive overseas batting. Their NRR of +1.490 is the best in the competition. A genuine Finals Day contender at value odds.
Editorial only. Not financial advice.
