By Jeremy Blackmore
All-round excellent: Jimmy Neesham halted the Steelbacks’ charge
PICTURE: Alamy
JIMMY NEESHAM starred with bat and ball to propel Durham to a 15-run victory at Wantage Road and end Northamptonshire Steelbacks’ six-game winning streak.
Making his first return to Northampton since his stint for the county in 2022, Nee-sham was largely to thank for Durham’s total of 157 for eight. The New Zealander made 50 off 34 after Durham slumped to 77 for five after 10 overs and 113 for six after 16.
In the chase, Matt Breetzke made 41 off 36 balls whi...
