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The 2025 edition of the Vitality T20 Blast is one of the most anticipated tournaments in the English domestic calendar. Featuring 18 first-class counties split across two groups, the competition promises high-intensity cricket and a platform for emerging talents and international stars alike.

T20 Blast 2025

Tournament Overview

  • Organizer: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
  • Format: Group Stage + Knockouts
  • Groups: North Group and South Group
  • Matches: 133 total
  • Start Date: May 29, 2025
  • Finals Day: September 13, 2025 (Edgbaston, Birmingham)
  • Venues: Matches are being hosted across England and Wales, including Old Trafford, Lord’s, Edgbaston, The Oval, Trent Bridge, and Headingley.

The tournament uses a double round-robin format within each group. The top four teams from each group qualify for the quarter-finals, leading to the semi-finals and the grand final. Finals Day—one of the highlights of the English cricket calendar—features both semi-finals and the final played on the same day at Edgbaston.


Teams, Captains, and Key Players

North Group

TeamCaptainOverseas PlayersKey Players
Lancashire LightningKeaton JenningsDaryl Mitchell (NZ)James Anderson, Liam Livingstone
Nottinghamshire OutlawsSteven MullaneyColin Munro (NZ), Shaheen Afridi (PAK)Alex Hales, Joe Clarke
Yorkshire VikingsAdam LythShai Hope (WI)Dawid Malan, Jordan Thompson
DurhamScott BorthwickDavid Bedingham (SA)Ben Raine, Graham Clark
Worcestershire RapidsBrett D’OliveiraMitchell Santner (NZ)Jake Libby, Pat Brown
Derbyshire FalconsLeus du PlooySuranga Lakmal (SL)Wayne Madsen, George Scrimshaw
Northamptonshire SteelbacksJosh CobbSikandar Raza (ZIM)Ricardo Vasconcelos, Ben Sanderson
Leicestershire FoxesColin AckermannPeter Handscomb (AUS)Rishi Patel, Callum Parkinson
Birmingham BearsWill RhodesGlenn Maxwell (AUS)Sam Hain, Chris Woakes

South Group

TeamCaptainOverseas PlayersKey Players
SurreySam CurranSunil Narine (WI), Sean Abbott (AUS)Will Jacks, Jason Roy
SomersetTom AbellRiley Meredith (AUS), Matt Henry (NZ)Tom Banton, Craig Overton
Hampshire HawksJames VinceBenny Howell (AUS), Nathan Ellis (AUS)Liam Dawson, Chris Wood
Essex EaglesSimon HarmerDaniel Sams (AUS)Dan Lawrence, Matt Critchley
Kent SpitfiresSam BillingsKane Richardson (AUS)Zak Crawley, Fred Klaassen
Sussex SharksRavi BoparaMohammad Rizwan (PAK)Tymal Mills, Ali Orr
GlamorganDavid LloydMarnus Labuschagne (AUS)Michael Hogan, Andrew Salter
MiddlesexStephen EskinaziMartin Andersson (NZ)Max Holden, Blake Cullen
GloucestershireJack TaylorMarchant de Lange (SA)Miles Hammond, David Payne

Full Fixture Schedule

Due to the large number of matches (133), only the opening fixtures and key dates are highlighted here. For a complete schedule, consult the ECB or ESPNcricinfo.

Opening Weekend Highlights:

  • May 29: Lancashire vs Worcestershire – Old Trafford
  • May 30: Surrey vs Somerset – The Oval
  • May 31: Nottinghamshire vs Birmingham Bears – Trent Bridge
  • June 1: Hampshire vs Essex – The Rose Bowl

Finals Day:

  • Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
  • Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
  • Events: Two semi-finals and the final, all on the same day

Points Table (Updated as of June 1, 2025)

North Group

TeamPlayedWonLostN/RPoints
Nottinghamshire Outlaws22004
Lancashire Lightning22004
Durham11002
Leicestershire Foxes21102
Northamptonshire Steelbacks21102
Derbyshire Falcons20200
Birmingham Bears20200
Yorkshire Vikings20200
Worcestershire Rapids20200

South Group

TeamPlayedWonLostN/RPoints
Hampshire Hawks22004
Somerset22004
Kent Spitfires21102
Sussex Sharks21102
Gloucestershire21102
Essex Eagles20200
Surrey10100
Middlesex10100
Glamorgan00000

Recent Match Results

  • Lancashire vs Worcestershire: Lancashire won by 7 runs
  • Nottinghamshire vs Warwickshire: Nottinghamshire won by 7 wickets
  • Surrey vs Somerset: Somerset won by 5 wickets
  • Kent vs Gloucestershire: Kent won by 4 runs
  • Hampshire vs Essex: Hampshire won by 106 runs

Predictions & Insights

Title Contenders

  • Surrey: Depth in both batting and bowling. Sunil Narine’s T20 expertise adds experience and variation. Will Jacks and Curran can win games single-handedly.
  • Somerset: Perhaps the most balanced side in 2025. An explosive top order, backed by Overton and Henry, makes them a threat in all conditions.
  • Hampshire Hawks: Backed by form and experience, James Vince leads a side that rarely falters in crucial moments. Top-two finish expected.

Dark Horses

  • Kent Spitfires: The team has shown glimpses of brilliance. If Crawley or Billings hits form, Kent can upset bigger names.
  • Durham: With their bowlers peaking early, they may become the surprise package of the North Group.

Betting Tips

Outright Winner Picks

  • Surrey: Best value for long-term bets due to balance and consistency
  • Somerset: Safe pick with high return on investment
  • Hampshire: Excellent choice based on early momentum

Player Markets

  • Top Batsmen:
    • Will Jacks (Surrey)
    • Tom Banton (Somerset)
    • James Vince (Hampshire)
  • Top Bowlers:
    • Tymal Mills (Sussex)
    • Craig Overton (Somerset)
    • Nathan Ellis (Hampshire)

Match Betting Strategy

  • Chasing teams have a better win rate in the Blast historically—check toss results.
  • Weather and pitch conditions play a major role at venues like Cardiff, Canterbury, and Headingley.
  • Live betting: Back heavy-hitters in the final overs; expect rapid changes in odds.

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