James Sales's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Northamptonshire
Worcestershire
154/5 (18)
Northamptonshire
162/4 (16)
NOR won by 6 wickets (DLS method)
View full scorecard →Northamptonshire have won by 6 wickets (DLS method). Worcestershire batted first and posted 154/5 in 18 overs. Northamptonshire chased down 155 in just 16 overs.
Gareth Roderick was the standout in the first innings, scoring 47 off 32 balls (SR 147). 1 six and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 35 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, David Willey anchored the innings with 47 off 33 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Northamptonshire on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, James Sales delivered figures of 3/34 in 4 overs (Econ 8.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
WOR lead the series 48-6. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 9 of the first innings was the inflection point — 20 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
47 off 32 balls (SR 147), 6 fours, 1 sixes
3/34 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.50)
47 off 33 balls (SR 142), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Northamptonshire showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Worcestershire came up short by 6 wickets (DLS method). There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. WOR lead the series 48-6. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.