VIDEO: Fans delighted as Steelbacks head to T20 finals day

The victory means the Steelbacks head to the T20 finals day at Edgbaston next weekend.

More than 5,200 watched a man-of-the-match display from Australian batsman Cameron White, who smashed 58 from just 32 balls.

Fan John Rigby said White’s innings was suberb, adding: “He led from the front and put us in a really strong position.”

With Northants in control for much of the match, a lively atmosphere ensued at the County Ground.

Mr Rigby added: “It’s really nice to see the crowd up here.”

Fellow Steelbacks supporters agreed, with one, Oliver Guilford, saying: “This is the first game I have been to this season.

“It was a good atmosphere and turnout – it’s what you want to see.”

His friend Simon Cooke added: “We haven’t been the best at this type of cricket recently, but we excelled [last night].”

Meanwhile, another fan said the win would be a boost to cricketers across the county.

“It was a fantastic atmosphere,” said Graham Speechley.

“I was really impressed with how it was all organised. It was great to see the ground full.”