Durham vs Northamptonshire - Players & Playing XI · T20 Blast 2026
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Based on 20 H2H matches (2016–2026)
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W9 L3
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David Willey
NOR
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Nathan McSweeney
NOR
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DUR
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Kasey Aldridge
DUR
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Calvin Harrison
NOR
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Graham Clark
DUR
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NOR
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Top Performers in H2H
From 19 H2H matches
Riverside Ground
Chester-le-Street, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jun 2022). 6 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUR vs NOR 06 Jun 2026 | 145/9 (20) | 138/8 (20) | 283 |
| DUR vs LAN 09 Jun 2026 | 128/2 (10) | 130/3 (9.1) | 258 |
| ENG vs IND 01 Jul 2026 | 189/7 (20) | 189/? (-) | 378 |
| DUR vs NOT 05 Jul 2026 | 166/8 (20) | 164/6 (20) | 330 |
| DUR vs DER 10 Jul 2026 | 165/7 (20) | 160/6 (20) | 325 |
DUR at Riverside Ground
Top Scorer
Graham Clark
1779 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Matty Potts
45 wkts
NOR at Riverside Ground
Top Scorer
Ricardo Vasconcelos
127 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ben Sanderson
7 wkts
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Durham
Playing XI in this match
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Projected Win Probability
Durham
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Clark | 24.5 | 17 | 145.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 52.9 |
| Alex Lees | 25.1 | 20 | 122.8 | 2.6 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 49.8 |
| Colin Ackermann | 20.0 | 16 | 127.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 13 | 9.9 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 50.2 |
| David Bedingham | 25.4 | 28 | 90.5 | 2.5 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 48.6 |
| Ollie George Robinson | 21.6 | 16 | 136.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 46.8 |
| Will Rhodes | 20.3 | 17 | 120.0 | 1.6 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 39.4 |
| Ben Raine | 11.0 | 8 | 133.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 29 | 8.1 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 96.8 |
| Kasey Aldridge | 13.5 | 10 | 139.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 23 | 10.7 | 1.0 | - | 0.1 | 76.9 |
| Matty Potts | 7.9 | 12 | 64.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 31 | 7.7 | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 69.0 |
| Callum Parkinson | 2.7 | 4 | 64.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 30 | 8.4 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 63.1 |
| Nathan Sowter | 2.4 | 3 | 86.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 31 | 8.8 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 54.0 |
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| Ben Stokes | 41.8 | 73 | 57.0 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 19 | 4.8 | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 119.2 |
| Kemar Roach | 18.0 | 52 | 34.3 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 12 | 3.1 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 84.6 |
| Brydon Carse | 15.5 | 19 | 81.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 28 | 7.0 | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 80.2 |
| Mark Wood | 11.7 | 14 | 81.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 28 | 7.0 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 70.9 |
| Duanne Olivier | 5.6 | 22 | 25.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 15 | 3.7 | 0.1 | - | - | 64.3 |
| Scott Borthwick | 10.9 | 10 | 108.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 24 | 9.7 | 0.5 | - | - | 61.9 |
| Shafiqullah Ghafari | 9.2 | 7 | 130.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.3 |
| James Minto | 9.2 | 7 | 130.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.3 |
| Sam Conners | 1.9 | 3 | 76.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 29 | 12.6 | 0.4 | - | - | 50.0 |
| Emilio Gay | 23.8 | 18 | 131.3 | 3.1 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 48.5 |
| Luke Robinson | 4.6 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 47.6 |
| Archie Bailey | 4.6 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 47.6 |
| Daniel Hogg | 4.6 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 47.6 |
| George Drissell | 4.6 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 31 | 10.3 | 1.0 | - | - | 41.6 |
| Ben McKinney | 11.0 | 10 | 109.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 26.4 |
| Haydon Mustard | 9.2 | 7 | 130.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 22.6 |
Northamptonshire
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Vasconcelos | 23.6 | 17 | 140.8 | 3.3 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 52.2 |
| Chris Lynn | 34.6 | 22 | 154.7 | 3.6 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 71.5 |
| Nathan McSweeney | 28.4 | 27 | 104.7 | 2.7 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 55.4 |
| Louis Kimber | 17.4 | 10 | 169.4 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 7 | 9.0 | 0.5 | - | - | 54.0 |
| Justin Broad | 20.7 | 14 | 144.8 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 8 | 9.8 | 0.3 | - | - | 54.8 |
| David Willey | 20.8 | 15 | 135.4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 31 | 8.9 | 0.7 | - | 0.2 | 96.1 |
| Lewis McManus | 10.1 | 7 | 149.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 1.2 | - | 0.0 | 29.9 |
| Calvin Harrison | 9.7 | 8 | 120.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 29 | 8.7 | 0.9 | - | 0.0 | 66.5 |
| James Sales | 5.3 | 5 | 110.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 26 | 9.3 | 0.4 | - | - | 73.1 |
| Ben Sanderson | 5.7 | 5 | 107.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 29 | 8.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 88.0 |
| George Scrimshaw | 2.4 | 4 | 58.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 33 | 9.4 | 0.2 | - | - | 84.5 |
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| Raphael Weatherall | 4.9 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 28 | 11.1 | 0.3 | - | - | 72.7 |
| Luke Procter | 8.1 | 5 | 150.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 26 | 9.7 | 0.3 | - | - | 67.1 |
| Aadi Sharma | 9.8 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 56.5 |
| Arush Buchake | 9.8 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 56.5 |
| Angus Miller | 9.8 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 56.5 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3.1 | 3 | 94.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 34 | 9.8 | 0.2 | - | - | 56.2 |
| Dominic Leech | 4.9 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 21 | 8.0 | 0.0 | - | - | 54.1 |
| Saif Zaib | 18.7 | 12 | 158.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 7 | 10.0 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 51.3 |
| Tiaan Cornelius Louw | 4.9 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.3 |
| Nirvan Ramesh | 4.9 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.3 |
| Harry Conway | 4.4 | 5 | 95.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 31 | 10.1 | 0.0 | - | - | 47.1 |
| Gus Miller | 5.0 | 4 | 137.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.0 | - | - | 45.1 |
| Liam Guthrie | 4.9 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.0 | - | - | 44.4 |
| Stuart Van Der Merwe | 17.7 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 38.7 |
| Rob Keogh | 13.9 | 12 | 117.7 | 1.4 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 28.4 |
| George Bartlett | 6.6 | 6 | 119.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | - | 19.6 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Stokes | Durham | 60.1 | 119.2 |
| David Willey | Northamptonshire | 47.2 | 96.1 |
| Ben Raine | Durham | 46.7 | 96.8 |
| Kasey Aldridge | Durham | 46.4 | 76.9 |
| Ben Sanderson | Northamptonshire | 41.5 | 88.0 |
| George Scrimshaw | Northamptonshire | 40.2 | 84.5 |
| Raphael Weatherall | Northamptonshire | 39.2 | 72.7 |
| Brydon Carse | Durham | 36.9 | 80.2 |
| James Sales | Northamptonshire | 36.8 | 73.1 |
| Nathan McSweeney | Northamptonshire | 35.2 | 55.4 |
| Chris Lynn | Northamptonshire | 35.1 | 71.5 |
| Kemar Roach | Durham | 34.5 | 84.6 |
| Calvin Harrison | Northamptonshire | 34.4 | 66.5 |
| Scott Borthwick | Durham | 33.5 | 61.9 |
| Matty Potts | Durham | 32.8 | 69.0 |
| Luke Procter | Northamptonshire | 32.7 | 67.1 |
| David Bedingham | Durham | 29.4 | 48.6 |
| Alex Lees | Durham | 29.2 | 49.8 |
| Justin Broad | Northamptonshire | 29.2 | 54.8 |
| Mark Wood | Durham | 29.0 | 70.9 |
| Sam Conners | Durham | 28.6 | 50.0 |
| Graham Clark | Durham | 28.1 | 52.9 |
| Ricardo Vasconcelos | Northamptonshire | 27.8 | 52.2 |
| Ollie George Robinson | Durham | 27.4 | 46.8 |
| Colin Ackermann | Durham | 27.1 | 50.2 |
| Louis Kimber | Northamptonshire | 27.1 | 54.0 |
| Callum Parkinson | Durham | 27.0 | 63.1 |
| Will Rhodes | Durham | 25.3 | 39.4 |
| Saif Zaib | Northamptonshire | 25.3 | 51.3 |
| Emilio Gay | Durham | 24.7 | 48.5 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Northamptonshire | 24.0 | 56.2 |
| Dominic Leech | Northamptonshire | 23.4 | 54.1 |
| Aadi Sharma | Northamptonshire | 22.8 | 56.5 |
| Arush Buchake | Northamptonshire | 22.8 | 56.5 |
| Angus Miller | Northamptonshire | 22.8 | 56.5 |
| Nathan Sowter | Durham | 22.5 | 54.0 |
| Shafiqullah Ghafari | Durham | 22.2 | 55.3 |
| James Minto | Durham | 22.2 | 55.3 |
| George Drissell | Durham | 21.9 | 41.6 |
| Lewis McManus | Northamptonshire | 21.7 | 29.9 |
| Stuart Van Der Merwe | Northamptonshire | 20.7 | 38.7 |
| Duanne Olivier | Durham | 20.2 | 64.3 |
| Harry Conway | Northamptonshire | 19.7 | 47.1 |
| Ben McKinney | Durham | 18.3 | 26.4 |
| Rob Keogh | Northamptonshire | 17.9 | 28.4 |
| Tiaan Cornelius Louw | Northamptonshire | 17.9 | 48.3 |
| Nirvan Ramesh | Northamptonshire | 17.9 | 48.3 |
| Luke Robinson | Durham | 17.6 | 47.6 |
| Archie Bailey | Durham | 17.6 | 47.6 |
| Daniel Hogg | Durham | 17.6 | 47.6 |
| Gus Miller | Northamptonshire | 15.0 | 45.1 |
| Liam Guthrie | Northamptonshire | 14.9 | 44.4 |
| Haydon Mustard | Durham | 14.1 | 22.6 |
| George Bartlett | Northamptonshire | 12.8 | 19.6 |
Northamptonshire · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Vasconcelos | c Ollie George Robinson b Ben Raine | 21 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 95.45 |
| Chris Lynn | c Ben McKinney b Callum Parkinson | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Nathan McSweeney | c Ben McKinney b Callum Parkinson | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| David Willey (c) | c Kasey Aldridge b Callum Parkinson | 26 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 113.04 |
| Justin Broad | c Kasey Aldridge b Ben Raine | 36 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 112.5 |
| Saif Zaib | c James Minto b Nathan Sowter | 25 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 156.25 |
| Calvin Harrison | c Nathan Sowter b Kasey Aldridge | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Lewis McManus (wk) | c Kasey Aldridge b Kasey Aldridge | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| James Sales | run out (Ollie George Robinson) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Ben Sanderson | not out | 9* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
Durham · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Minto | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 |
| Callum Parkinson | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Raine | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Colin Ackermann | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Sowter | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kasey Aldridge | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Durham · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Clark | c Nathan McSweeney b David Willey | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben McKinney | c Justin Broad b Saif Zaib | 33 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 173.68 |
| Alex Lees (c) | b Ben Sanderson | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Ollie George Robinson (wk) | lbw b Ben Sanderson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Ackermann | c Justin Broad b Nathan McSweeney | 22 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 104.76 |
| Will Rhodes | c David Willey b James Sales | 31 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 93.94 |
| Kasey Aldridge | run out (Nathan McSweeney) | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Ben Raine | b James Sales | 15 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 115.38 |
| James Minto | not out | 9* | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Nathan Sowter | not out | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
Northamptonshire · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey (c) | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sanderson | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan McSweeney | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Harrison | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Saif Zaib | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| James Sales | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Callum Parkinson
DUR
|
109.1 |
| 2 |
Ben Raine
DUR
|
92.1 |
| 3 |
Ben Sanderson
NOR
|
72.1 |
| 4 |
Saif Zaib
NOR
|
65.8 |
| 5 |
David Willey
NOR
|
62.0 |
| 6 |
Ben McKinney
DUR
|
57.3 |
| 7 |
Kasey Aldridge
DUR
|
43.8 |
| 8 |
James Sales
NOR
|
41.1 |
| 9 |
Justin Broad
NOR
|
39.9 |
| 10 |
Nathan Sowter
DUR
|
38.6 |
| 11 |
Colin Ackermann
DUR
|
30.4 |
| 12 |
Nathan McSweeney
NOR
|
29.8 |
| 13 |
Will Rhodes
DUR
|
28.2 |
| 14 |
Alex Lees
DUR
|
26.0 |
| 15 |
Calvin Harrison
NOR
|
24.5 |
| 16 |
Ricardo Vasconcelos
NOR
|
22.8 |
| 17 |
James Minto
DUR
|
17.7 |
| 18 |
Lewis McManus
NOR
|
1.5 |
| 19 |
Chris Lynn
NOR
|
0.6 |
| 20 |
Graham Clark
DUR
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Ollie George Robinson
DUR
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
Durham vs Northamptonshire – T20 Blast 2026 Match Report | Statz
Parkinsons Three-For Keeps Northamptonshire Perfect as Durhams Slide Continues
Northamptonshire won by 7 runs in the 44th match of 112 in the T20 Blast 2026 at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. This result extends Northamptonshires perfect start to four wins from four, keeping them second in the table on 16 points with a net run rate of +1.848. Durham slip to their third defeat in four matches and sit 11th on 8 points, the early-season promise rapidly fading.
First Innings – Northamptonshire 145/9 (20 overs)
Northamptonshires innings was a tale of two halves. Chris Lynn fell cheaply for 1 off 3 balls, caught at 16/1 in the second over, and when Nathan McSweeney followed for 2 (24/3 in the 4th over), the visitors were in trouble. Ricardo Vasconcelos (21 off 22) anchored the early overs before departing at 39/3 in the 6th over.
David Willey (26 off 23, 2 fours, 1 six, SR 113) and Justin Broad (36 off 32, 1 four, 2 sixes, SR 113) rebuilt with a partnership of 33 that steadied the ship. Saif Zaib injected urgency with 25 off 16 at a strike rate of 156, and the middle-order contributions pushed the total past 120.
The death overs produced a collapse – Lewis McManus (2), Calvin Harrison (9), and Broad all fell in quick succession. Ben Sanderson struck a useful unbeaten 9 off 5 at the death to push the total to 145/9.
Callum Parkinson was the standout bowler with figures of 3/19 from 4 overs at an economy of 4.75. Ben Raine chipped in with 2/21 from 4 overs, while Kasey Aldridge picked up 2/32 from his 4 overs.
Second Innings – Durham 138/8 (20 overs)
Durhams chase began disastrously. Graham Clark was caught off the very first ball for a golden duck – 0/1 in the 1st over. Alex Lees (15 off 12, 2 fours) and Ollie George Robinson (0 off 1, LBW) both fell in the 5th over with the score on 41, leaving Durham reeling at 41/3.
Ben McKinney counter-attacked brilliantly with 33 off 19 (5 fours, 1 six, SR 174), but his dismissal at 53/4 in the 8th over was the key moment. Colin Ackermann (22 off 21) continued to 77/5 in the 11th over before being caught.
Will Rhodes (31 off 33, SR 94) dug in but struggled to rotate strike at the required rate. Aldridge (8 off 10) was run out at 91/7 in the 14th over, and Raine (15 off 13) was bowled at 113/8 in the 17th over. Rhodes battled on to 135/8 before finally falling with 4 balls remaining, and Durham finished 7 runs short.
Ben Sanderson led the Northamptonshire attack with 2/26 from 4 overs at an economy of 6.50. James Sales was sharp with 2/10 from just 2 overs, and Willey, McSweeney and Zaib each picked up a wicket apiece.
Statz MVP – Callum Parkinson (113.63)
Callum Parkinson takes the Statz MVP award with a match impact rating of 113.63. His 3/19 from 4 overs was the defining spell of the match, with the Statz algorithm – which calculates impact based on match context – rating his contribution the highest in the game. With no official Man of the Match awarded, there is no disagreement to report. Parkinsons economy of 4.75 on a ground where Durham posted 138 in reply underlines how much he squeezed the home sides middle overs.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
1. Callum Parkinson (DUR) – 113.63 – 3/19 from 4 overs at 4.75 economy. The match-defining spell that choked Durhams middle overs.
2. Ben Raine (DUR) – 95.92 – A genuine all-round contribution with 2/21 bowling and 15 with the bat. Could not get Durham over the line but was their most valuable player.
3. Ben Sanderson (NOR) – 75.08 – 2/26 from 4 overs with the ball and an unbeaten 9 off 5 at the death to push the total. A veterans all-round game.
4. Saif Zaib (NOR) – 68.54 – 25 off 16 at a strike rate of 156 gave Northamptonshire crucial middle-overs impetus, plus 1/16 with the ball.
5. David Willey (NOR) – 64.63 – The experienced all-rounder contributed 26 off 23 batting and 1/31 bowling to provide balance throughout.
Turning Point
The dismissal of Ben McKinney in the 8th over at 53/4 was the moment the chase turned. McKinney had been counter-attacking at a strike rate of 174 and was the only Durham batter matching the required rate. His departure removed the one player who looked capable of taking the game away from Northamptonshire, and Durham never recovered the momentum.
Match Context
This was the 44th match of 112 in the T20 Blast 2026 Regular Season. Northamptonshire climb to 2nd in the standings with 16 points from 4 matches (W4 L0, NRR +1.848) – a perfect record that puts them firmly in the quarter-final picture. Durham drop to 11th with 8 points from 4 matches (W2 L2, NRR -0.309) and have now lost three of their last four. With 10 further group games to play, Durham need to arrest this slide quickly or risk falling out of contention.
Durham vs Northamptonshire: who played
Northamptonshire won by 7 runs in T20 Blast 2026 at Riverside Ground on 6 June 2026. Justin Broad top-scored with 36 off 32 balls and Callum Parkinson took 3/19.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Durham vs Northamptonshire?
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Who won Durham vs Northamptonshire?
Northamptonshire won by 7 runs.
When and where was Durham vs Northamptonshire played?
Durham vs Northamptonshire was played at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street on Saturday 6 June 2026, in T20 Blast 2026.
What were the final scores in Durham vs Northamptonshire?
Durham scored 138/8 in 20 overs. Northamptonshire scored 145/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Durham vs Northamptonshire?
Callum Parkinson was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 109/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Durham vs Northamptonshire?
Justin Broad top-scored with 36 off 32 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Durham vs Northamptonshire?
Callum Parkinson took 3/19 in 4 overs.