Relieved Rossington pays tribute to spin trio as Steelbacks get up and running

By Jeremy Casey
Published 24th Jun 2021, 10:35 BST
Updated 24th Jun 2021, 10:36 BST
Freddie Heldreich in action for the Steelbacks at DurhamFreddie Heldreich in action for the Steelbacks at Durham
Freddie Heldreich in action for the Steelbacks at Durham
Relieved skipper Adam Rossington paid tribute to spin trio Mohammad Nabi, Graeme White and teenage debutant Freddie Heldreich as the Steelbacks broke their Vitality T20 Blast duck at the seventh attempt on Wednesday night.

Having lost five of their first six matches and with the other rained off, things finally clicked for Northants as they powered to a crushing nine-wicket win over in-form Durham at Emirates Riverside.

The home side, who included England all-rounder Ben Stokes in their ranks, were restricted to 157 for five in their 20 overs, before Rossington hit 59 from 38 balls and Ricardo Vasconcelos a superb 78 not out from 57 balls to steer the Steelbacks home at 158 for one with 13 balls to spare.

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It was a brilliant and very welcome batting performance, but Rossington chose to highlight the efforts of the spin bowlers, who between them snared five for 78 from 11 overs.

Mohammad Nabi claimed two wickets as the Steelbacks beat DurhamMohammad Nabi claimed two wickets as the Steelbacks beat Durham
Mohammad Nabi claimed two wickets as the Steelbacks beat Durham