| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Vasconcelos | 88 | 59 | 11 | 2 | 149.15 |
| Nathan McSweeney | 30 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 187.5 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 21 | 5 | 5.2 |
| James Fuller | 4 | 36 | 3 | 9 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Weatherley | 75 | 53 | 9 | 2 | 141.51 |
| Liam Dawson | 35 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 194.44 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Sales | 4 | 25 | 3 | 6.2 |
| Ben Sanderson | 3.2 | 26 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Vasconcelos | b Sonny Baker | 88 | 59 | 11 | 2 | 149.15 |
| Chris Lynn | c C Wood b Sonny Baker | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Nathan McSweeney | lbw b James Fuller | 30 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 187.5 |
| Lewis McManus | c Ben Mayes b Scott Currie | 22 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 129.41 |
| David Willey | c James Vince b James Fuller | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Louis Kimber | b Sonny Baker | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saif Zaib | c Weatherley b James Fuller | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Harrison | lbw b Sonny Baker | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Luke Procter | not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| James Sales | b Sonny Baker | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sanderson | c James Vince b Scott Currie | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Scott Currie | 3.5 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| James Fuller | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert | c Lewis McManus b Willey | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Vince | c Ricardo Vasconcelos b James Sales | 17 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 106.25 |
| Joe Weatherley | c Willey b Ben Sanderson | 75 | 53 | 9 | 2 | 141.51 |
| Ben Mayes | c Calvin Harrison b James Sales | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Tristan Stubbs | b Calvin Harrison | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Hilton Cartwright | b James Sales | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 220 |
| Liam Dawson | run out (L Procter) | 35 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 194.44 |
| James Fuller | b L Procter | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Scott Currie | b L Procter | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Chris Wood | not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Baker | b Ben Sanderson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Ben Sanderson | 3.2 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Luke Procter | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| James Sales | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Saif Zaib | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Calvin Harrison | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Date: July 18, 2026
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Northamptonshire clinched the T20 Blast 2026 title with a thrilling 14-run victory over Hampshire. Ricardo Vasconcelos starred with the bat for Northamptonshire, scoring a brilliant 88 runs, while Sonny Baker's five-wicket haul for Hampshire was a standout bowling performance. Joe Weatherley’s valiant 75 runs for Hampshire went in vain as Northamptonshire's bowlers held their nerve.
The final showdown of the T20 Blast 2026 witnessed an exciting contest between Northamptonshire and Hampshire. Winning the toss, Hampshire opted to bowl first, putting Northamptonshire into bat.
Ricardo Vasconcelos was the cornerstone of Northamptonshire's innings, amassing a magnificent 88 runs off 59 balls. His innings included 11 boundaries and 2 sixes, setting a solid foundation for his team. Despite a few quick wickets falling around him, Vasconcelos maintained composure and guided his team to a competitive total of 169 runs.
Nathan McSweeney contributed with a quickfire 30 off just 16 balls, including three boundaries and one maximum. However, it was Sonny Baker who stole the spotlight in the bowling department for Hampshire. Baker bowled exceptionally well, claiming five wickets for just 21 runs in his four overs, keeping Northamptonshire's score in check.
Chasing 170 for victory, Hampshire got off to a shaky start with Toby Albert departing without scoring. Joe Weatherley anchored the innings with a superb knock of 75 runs from 53 balls, featuring nine fours and two sixes. His efforts kept Hampshire in the chase even as wickets tumbled at regular intervals.
Liam Dawson provided some fireworks lower down the order with a brisk 35 off 18 balls, but it wasn't enough as Northamptonshire's bowlers applied pressure throughout. James Sales was instrumental with the ball for Northamptonshire, picking up three crucial wickets for just 25 runs in his full quota of four overs.
Ben Sanderson and Luke Procter also chipped in with two wickets each to ensure that Hampshire fell short by 14 runs, finishing at 155 all out in 19.2 overs.
Northamptonshire emerged victorious by defending their total successfully, thanks largely to Ricardo Vasconcelos' stellar batting display and the collective effort of their bowlers led by James Sales. Sonny Baker’s five-wicket haul was an exceptional individual performance but could not secure a win for Hampshire.
The match concluded with Northamptonshire lifting the T20 Blast trophy, capping off a memorable tournament campaign.
