# Northants win third Vitality Blast title

- Topic: cricket
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-18
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13564729/vitality-blast-final-northamptonshire-beat-hampshire-to-win-third-title-after-see-saw-clash-at-edgbaston
- Language: en
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Northants secured their third Vitality Blast title with a 14-run win over Hampshire in the final. The team rebounded from a remarkable batting collapse to defend their total. James Sale and Ben Sanderson took key wickets to help Northants claim the title.

## Key takeaways

- Northants won their third Vitality Blast title in four years
- James Sale took 3-25 to help Northants defend their total
- Ben Sanderson took 2-26 to secure the win for Northants

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