
Northants Begin One-Day Cup Defence in Style With Thriller Win
Just three days after lifting the T20 Blast trophy, Northamptonshire showed no signs of a hangover as they chased down 313 to beat Warwickshire in their One-Day Cup opener.

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Just three days after lifting the T20 Blast trophy, Northamptonshire showed no signs of a hangover as they chased down 313 to beat Warwickshire in their One-Day Cup opener.

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