Northants Beat Hampshire in Thriller to Win First Vitality Blast Title in a Decade The Vitality Blast final between Northamptonshire and Hampshire was a microcosm of the ever changing nature of Twenty20 cricket.
The match showcased the dramatic swings in fortunes that can occur within an hour, as well as the resilience and adaptability required to succeed in this format.
Northants' victory was largely due to their ability to rebound from a dismal batting collapse, which saw them crumble from 138 2 in the 16th over to 169 all out in just 19. 5 overs.