Megan Sturge shines as Glamorgan edge past Northants in T20 Blast

Glamorgan beat Northants by 33 runs in a T20 Blast match, with Megan Sturge scoring 42 not out and taking two wickets.

Match Result Overview Megan Sturge scored an unbeaten 42 and claimed two wickets as Glamorgan defeated Northants by 33 runs in a T20 Blast encounter. Hampshire loanee Sturge played a key role in both batting and bowling to secure the victory. Glamorgan’s total of 174-3 was built on a solid foundation from their top order, while Northants managed just 141-7 in their 20 overs. The win marked Glamorgan’s fourth T20 Blast success and their 10th across all competitions in 2026. ## Sturge’s All-Round Contribution Megan Sturge, usually Glamorgan’s wicket-keeper, delivered a crucial all-round performance. She scored 42 runs off 28 balls and later took the first two wickets of Northants’ innings. Sturge dismissed openers Amelia Kemp and Mabel Reid, setting the tone for Glamorgan’s bowling effort. Her wicket-keeping duties were handled by Bethan Gammon in her absence behind the stumps. ## Glamorgan’s Batting Display Glamorgan’s innings was anchored by Lauren Parfitt, who struck 50 off 38 balls, her fifth half-century in 10 innings for the season. Reliable opener Daisy Jeanes paired with Parfitt to add 71 runs before Jeanes fell for 29. Leah Dobson made her debut for Glamorgan but was dismissed for 15 by Anisha Patel. Sturge and Bethan Gammon later combined for a late-innings stand of 71 to push Glamorgan to a competitive total. ## Northants’ Struggle Against Glamorgan’s Bowling Glamorgan’s bowlers restricted Northants to 141-7, with Gemma Porter claiming four wickets for 21 runs. Porter’s spell included dismissals of Alicia Presland, Beth Ascott, and captain Gemma Marriott. Amelia Kemp and Mabel Reid started strongly with a 68-run opening partnership before Sturge broke through with Reid’s stumping. Kemp was later caught off a faster ball from Sturge as Northants collapsed under pressure. ## Newcomers Make Debuts Glamorgan introduced on-loan Durham batter Leah Dobson to their lineup, while Northants fielded 17-year-old Essex academy seamer Clara Thaker in her first appearance. Dobson’s debut was short-lived as she fell for 15, but Thaker bowled economically in the power-play. Northants’ openers Kemp and Reid took advantage early, but Sturge’s intervention shifted the momentum in Glamorgan’s favor. ## Glamorgan’s Path to Finals Day With four T20 Blast wins and 10 victories across all formats, Glamorgan are in contention for a spot on the second-tier Finals Day. Their next opportunity comes at Sophia Gardens on Sunday, 12 July. The team’s professional status is set to begin next season, adding extra significance to their current performances. Sturge’s heroics provided a strong statement ahead of the potential Finals Day showdown.