T20 Blast Betting Previews & Tips
The T20 Blast, better known as the Vitality Blast for sponsorship reasons, is a T20 cricket competition played in England and Wales. It is one of the world's premier T20 competitions and regularly attracts some of the biggest cricket stars from around the globe.
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Where is the 2026 T20 Blast played?
The 2026 T20 Blast is played in England.
When is the 2026 T20 Blast being played?
The T20 Blast gets underway in August 2026 and concludes with the final in September 2026.
Who won the 2025 T20 Blast?
Somerset beat Hampshire by six wickets in the 2025 T20 Blast final thanks on 13 September 2025.
T20 Blast History
The T20 Blast is the professional Twenty20 cricket competition for English and Welsh county sides.
The competition was the first of its kind in world cricket when it was created in 2003 by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). It replaced the Benson & Hedges Cup (50-over format), which came to an end in 2002.
Since its inaugural season, the competition has been known as Twenty20 Cup, Friends Life t20, NatWest t20 Blast, and currently Vitality Blast.
T20 Blast Teams
The 18 first-class counties from England and Wales compete for the coveted trophy.
| North Division | South Division |
|---|---|
| Lancashire Lightning | Sussex Sharks |
| Notts Outlaws | Gloucestershire |
| Derbyshire Falcons | Middlesex |
| Worcestershire Rapids | Essex Eagles |
| Yorkshire Vikings | Kent Spitfires |
| Durham | Somerset |
| Northants Steelbacks | Hampshire |
| Birmingham Bears | Surrey |
| Leicestershire Foxes | Glamorgan |
T20 Blast Winners and Runners-up
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | tbc | tbc | tbc | tbc |
| 2024 | Gloucestershire | Somerset | 8 Wickets | |
| 2023 | Somerset | Essex Eagles | 14 Runs | |
| 2022 | Hampshire Hawks | Lancashire Lightning | 1 Run | |
| 2021 | Kent Spitfires | Somerset | 25 Runs | |
| 2020 | Notts Outlaws | Surrey | 6 Wickets | |
| 2019 | Essex Eagles | Worcestershire Rapids | 4 Wickets | |
| 2018 | Worcestershire Rapids | Sussex Sharks | 5 Wickets | |
| 2017 | Notts Outlaws | Birmingham Bears | 22 Runs | |
| 2016 | Northants Steelbacks | Durham Jets | 4 Wickets | |
| 2015 | Lancashire Lightning | Northants Steelbacks | 13 Runs | |
| 2014 | Birmingham Bears | Lancashire Lightning | 4 Runs | |
| 2013 | Northants Steelbacks | Surrey | 102 Runs (D/L) | |
| 2012 | Hampshire Royals | Yorkshire Carnegie | 10 Runs | |
| 2011 | Leicestershire Foxes | Somerset | 18 Runs | |
| 2010 | Hampshire Royals | Somerset | Draw - Fewest Wickets Lost | |
| 2009 | Sussex Sharks | Somerset Sabres | 63 Runs | |
| 2008 | Middlesex Crusaders | Kent Spitfires | 3 Runs | |
| 2007 | Kent Spitfires | Gloucestershire Gladiators | 4 Wickets | |
| 2006 | Leicestershire Foxes | Notts Outlaws | 4 Runs | |
| 2005 | Somerset Sabres | Lancashire Lightning | 7 Wickets | |
| 2004 | Leicestershire Foxes | Surrey | 7 Wickets | |
| 2003 | Surrey | Warwickshire Bears | 9 Wickets |
Who has won the most T20 Blast titles?
The Leicestershire Foxes, Hampshire Hawks and Somerset are the competition's most successful sides, having both won three titles to date. Leicestershire has not lost in the final, while Hampshire lost in the final for the first time in 2025. Somerset have lost in the final five times, including in 2024.
The Hampshire Royals and Northamptonshire Steelbacks have both won two titles.
2026 T20 Blast Final
The final of the 2026 T20 Blast will take place on 3 October 2026. The two sides in the final will be determined after a quarter-final and semi-final stage. The tournament begins with a round-robin format comprising of a North and South division. The top four sides from each division advance into the quarter-finals.
2026 T20 Blast Betting Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Sussex Sharks | 7.50 |
| Notts Outlaws | 6.50 |
| Essex Eagles | 10.00 |
| Yorkshire Vikings | 10.00 |
| Lancashire Lightning | 8.00 |
| Middlesex | 12.00 |
| Somerset | 10.00 |
| Hampshire | 23.00 |
| Worcestershire Rapids | 23.00 |
| Surrey | 12.00 |
| Kent Spitfires | 13.00 |
| Birmingham Bears | 15.00 |
| Gloucestershire | 17.00 |
| Derbyshire Falcons | 34.00 |
| Glamorgan | 29.00 |
| Durham | 101.00 |
| Northants Steelbacks | 15.00 |
| Leicestershire Foxes | 19.00 |
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T20 Blast News
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T20 Blast FAQ
Where will the 2026 T20 Blast be played?
The 2026 T20 Blast will be played in the England.
When will the 2026 T20 Blast be played?
The 2026 T20 Blast begins in August 2026 and finishes with the final in September 2026.
Who claimed the 2025 T20 Blast?
Somerset won a record-equalling third T20 Blast title thanks to a six-wicket victory over Hampshire at Edgbaston in Birmingham on 13 September 2026.
When will the 2020 T20 Blast final be played?
The 2020 T20 Blast final will be played on 3 October 2020.
