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Ackermann, Vasconcelos even as Northants sneak past Durham

Northamptonshire made it five wins from five as Durham's chase fell seven runs short in a tense Saturday night contest in the Vitality T20 Blast.

Northamptonshire vs Durham – Northants won by 7 runs

Ricardo Vasconcelos gave Northants a steady start with 21 off 22 balls before falling to Ben Raine, while Calvin Harrison chipped in with 9 off 8 lower down the order.

Colin Ackermann provided Durham’s most meaningful South African contribution, making 22 off 21 balls including a six, before being caught off Nathan McSweeney to leave the hosts at 77-5 in the 11th over.

James Sales held his nerve to defend 14 off the final over, sealing a fifth consecutive Northants win and leaving Durham with three defeats from five outings.

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