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
457 runs in 2026 Blast, including 115* vs Warwickshire
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
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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
12
9
3
36
2
Somerset
12
7
5
28
3
Gloucestershire
12
7
5
28
4
Warwickshire Bears
12
6
6
24
5
Glamorgan
12
6
6
24
6
Worcestershire Rapids
12
6
6
24
Standings after Phase 1 (6 matches). Phase 2 from 26 June.
Northamptonshire Steelbacks T20 Blast Fixtures
T20 Blast · Quarter-Final · Home
Northamptonshire vs Gloucestershire
Wed 15 Jul · 17:00
cinch County Ground, Northampton
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.