T20 Blast Champions List (2003–2025): Full Winners & Finals

The T20 Blast isn’t just England’s premier domestic T20 competition—it’s a cricketing spectacle where underdogs triumph, last-ball finishes are common, and legends are made.

Since its debut in 2003, the tournament has grown from a novelty into a must-watch summer event, blending explosive batting, cunning bowling, and unforgettable chases.

From Surrey’s dominant 2003 win to Somerset’s 2025 triumph, the T20 Blast has seen 23 different seasons, 13 different winners, and countless moments that have left fans on the edge of their seats.

Whether it’s a 102-run thrashing (Northants vs. Surrey, 2013) or a 1-run nail-biter (Hampshire vs. Lancashire, 2022), the competition never fails to deliver.

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1 T20 Blast Champions List

T20 Blast Champions List

In this guide, we’ve tracked every champion, runner-up, and standout performance from 2003 to 2025—so you can relive the best (and most dramatic) moments of England’s T20 Blast.

T20 Blast Champions List (2003–2025): Full Winners & Runners-Up

Season	Winner	Runner-Up	Margin of Victory	Venue
2025	Somerset	Hampshire	Won by 6 wickets	Edgbaston
2024	Gloucestershire	Somerset	Won by 8 wickets	Edgbaston
2023	Somerset	Essex	Won by 14 runs	Edgbaston
2022	Hampshire Hawks	Lancashire Lightning	Won by 1 run	Edgbaston
2021	Kent Spitfires	Somerset	Won by 25 runs	Edgbaston
2020	Notts Outlaws	Surrey	Won by 6 wickets	Edgbaston
2019	Essex Eagles	Worcestershire	Won by 4 wickets	Edgbaston
2018	Worcestershire	Sussex Sharks	Won by 5 wickets	Edgbaston
2017	Notts Outlaws	Birmingham Bears	Won by 22 runs	Edgbaston
2016	Northants Steelbacks	Durham Jets	Won by 4 wickets	Edgbaston
2015	Lancashire Lightning	Northants Steelbacks	Won by 13 runs	Edgbaston
2014	Birmingham Bears	Lancashire Lightning	Won by 4 runs	Edgbaston
2013	Northants Steelbacks	Surrey	Won by 102 runs (D/L)	Edgbaston
2012	Hampshire Royals	Yorkshire Carnegie	Won by 10 runs	Sophia Gardens
2011	Leicestershire Foxes	Somerset	Won by 18 runs	Edgbaston
2010	Hampshire Royals	Somerset	Won by losing fewer wickets	Rose Bowl
2009	Sussex Sharks	Somerset Sabres	Won by 63 runs	Edgbaston
2008	Middlesex Crusaders	Kent Spitfires	Won by 3 runs	Rose Bowl
2007	Kent Spitfires	Gloucestershire	Won by 4 wickets	Edgbaston
2006	Leicestershire Foxes	Notts Outlaws	Won by 4 runs	Trent Bridge
2005	Somerset Sabres	Lancashire Lightning	Won by 7 wickets	The Oval
2004	Leicestershire Foxes	Surrey Lions	Won by 7 wickets	Edgbaston
2003	Surrey Lions	Warwickshire Bears	Won by 9 wickets	Trent Bridge

Season-by-Season Breakdown: Champions, Key Performers & Turning Points

2025: Somerset’s Dominance Continues

Final: Somerset 6/204 def. Hampshire 204/6 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Will Smeed’s match-winning 68* powered Somerset’s chase after Hampshire’s 194/6, with Toby Albert (85) and James Vince (52) leading the way.
Player of the Match: Will Smeed (Somerset)
Why It Mattered: Somerset became the first team since 2011 (Leicestershire) to win multiple titles, proving their consistency in the modern era.

2024: Gloucestershire’s First-Ever Title

Final: Gloucestershire 8/125 def. Somerset 124 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Matt Taylor’s 3/15 in the powerplay dismantled Somerset’s batting, while Miles Hammond (58*) and Cameron Bancroft (53) sealed the win with ease.
Player of the Match: Matt Taylor (Gloucestershire)
Why It Mattered: Gloucestershire broke their 21-year title drought, ending a long wait for their first T20 Blast crown.

2023: Somerset’s Third Title in Five Years

Final: Somerset 145/4 def. Essex 131 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Matt Henry’s 4/24 ripped through Essex’s top order, while Tom Abell’s 42* anchored Somerset’s innings.
Player of the Match: Matt Henry (Somerset)
Why It Mattered: Somerset joined Kent (2 titles) and Hampshire (2 titles) as the most successful teams in the last decade.

2022: Hampshire’s Nail-Biting Victory

Final: Hampshire 152 def. Lancashire 151/9 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: 1 run needed off the last ball—Nathan Ellis bowled a perfect yorker, and Hampshire held their nerve.
Player of the Match: Ben McDermott (Hampshire)
Why It Mattered: One of the most dramatic finals in T20 Blast history, with Hampshire securing their third title.

2021: Kent’s Second Title in 14 Years

Final: Kent 167/7 def. Somerset 142 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Jordan Cox’s 58* and a stunning boundary-saving catch made him the Player of the Match.
Player of the Match: Jordan Cox (Kent)
Why It Mattered: Kent’s win came 14 years after their first title (2007), proving their resilience in T20 cricket.

2020: Notts Outlaws’ Second Triumph

Final: Notts Outlaws 6/131 def. Surrey 127/7 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Dan Christian’s all-round performance (40 runs, 2 wickets) led Notts to victory.
Player of the Match: Dan Christian (Notts Outlaws)
Why It Mattered: The first T20 Blast final without a crowd due to COVID-19 made it a historic season.

2019: Essex’s Maiden Title

Final: Essex 4/146 def. Worcestershire 145/9 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Ravi Bopara’s 36* on the last ball secured Essex’s first-ever T20 Blast crown.
Player of the Match: Simon Harmer (Essex)
Why It Mattered: Essex became the 13th different team to win the T20 Blast, proving the tournament’s unpredictability.

2018: Worcestershire’s First Title

Final: Worcestershire 5/158 def. Sussex 157/6 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Ben Cox’s 46* in the final over sealed the win, with Moeen Ali’s 41 setting the platform.
Player of the Match: Ben Cox (Worcestershire)
Why It Mattered: Worcestershire broke their 10-year title drought, ending a long wait for silverware.

2017: Notts Outlaws’ Maiden Victory

Final: Notts Outlaws 22 runs def. Birmingham Bears 168/8 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Brendan Taylor’s 65 and Harry Gurney’s 4/17 led Notts to their first title.
Player of the Match: Samit Patel (Notts Outlaws)
Why It Mattered: Notts became the first team to win the title after finishing last in the group stage the previous year.

2016: Northants’ Second Title

Final: Northants 4/154 def. Durham 153/8 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Josh Cobb’s 80 in the chase, supported by Alex Wakely, secured Northants’ second crown.
Player of the Match: Josh Cobb (Northants)
Why It Mattered: Northants avenged their 2015 final loss to Lancashire, proving their T20 pedigree.

2015: Lancashire’s Long-Awaited Win

Final: Lancashire 166/7 def. Northants 153 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Alex Davies’ 41* and James Faulkner’s 2/25 led Lancashire to their first title since 2010.
Player of the Match: Alex Davies (Lancashire)
Why It Mattered: Lancashire broke a 5-year title drought, ending a frustrating period in their T20 history.

2014: Birmingham Bears’ First Title

Final: Birmingham Bears 181/5 def. Lancashire 177 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Laurie Evans’ 53* and Boyd Rankin’s tight bowling sealed a 4-run victory.
Player of the Match: Laurie Evans (Birmingham Bears)
Why It Mattered: The first title for Warwickshire under the “Birmingham Bears” branding, ending a long wait.

2013: Northants’ Record-Breaking Win

Final: Northants 194/2 def. Surrey 92 (D/L) (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: David Willey’s 60 and 4/9 destroyed Surrey in one of the biggest margins in T20 Blast history.
Player of the Match: David Willey (Northants)
Why It Mattered: The 102-run win (D/L method) remains the largest margin of victory in T20 Blast history.

2012: Hampshire’s Second Title

Final: Hampshire 150/6 def. Yorkshire 140/8 (Sophia Gardens)
Key Moment: David Miller’s 72 almost won it for Yorkshire, but Hampshire held their nerve.
Player of the Match: David Miller (Hampshire)
Why It Mattered: Hampshire became the first team to win the title twice (first in 2010).

2011: Leicestershire’s Third Crown

Final: Leicestershire 145/6 def. Somerset 127/9 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Josh Cobb’s 4/22 dismantled Somerset’s batting.
Player of the Match: Josh Cobb (Leicestershire)
Why It Mattered: Leicestershire joined Kent and Somerset as the only teams with three titles.

2010: Hampshire’s First Title

Final: Hampshire 173/4 def. Somerset 173 (Rose Bowl)
Key Moment: Hampshire won on fewer wickets lost, a rare tiebreaker in T20 cricket.
Player of the Match: Neil McKenzie (Hampshire)
Why It Mattered: Hampshire became the first team to win the title in a tied final.

2009: Sussex’s First T20 Blast Title

Final: Sussex 172/7 def. Somerset 109 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Dwayne Smith’s 59 and James Kirtley’s 3/9 crushed Somerset.
Player of the Match: Dwayne Smith (Sussex)
Why It Mattered: Sussex became the first team to win the title in their first final appearance.

2008: Middlesex’s First Title

Final: Middlesex 187/6 def. Kent 184 (Rose Bowl)
Key Moment: Owais Shah’s 75 and Shaun Udal’s 1/21 secured a 3-run win.
Player of the Match: Owais Shah (Middlesex)
Why It Mattered: Middlesex ended a 30-year wait for a major domestic title.

2007: Kent’s First T20 Blast Title

Final: Kent 147/6 def. Gloucestershire 143 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Darren Stevens’ 30* in a tense chase sealed the win.
Player of the Match: Ryan McLaren (Kent)
Why It Mattered: Kent became the first team to win the title in their maiden final.

2006: Leicestershire’s Second Title

Final: Leicestershire 177/2 def. Notts Outlaws 173 (Trent Bridge)
Key Moment: Darren Maddy’s 86* led Leicestershire to a 4-run victory.
Player of the Match: Darren Maddy (Leicestershire)
Why It Mattered: Leicestershire became the first team to win two titles (2004, 2006).

2005: Somerset’s First Title

Final: Somerset 7/157 def. Lancashire 150 (The Oval)
Key Moment: Marcus Trescothick and James Hildreth’s batting, plus Andrew Caddick’s bowling, secured the win.
Player of the Match: Graeme Smith (Somerset)
Why It Mattered: Somerset ended a 10-year wait for their first major domestic trophy.

2004: Leicestershire’s First Title

Final: Leicestershire 7/131 def. Surrey 130 (Edgbaston)
Key Moment: Brad Hodge’s 48* and Adam Hollioake’s bowling led Leicestershire to victory.
Player of the Match: Brad Hodge (Leicestershire)
Why It Mattered: Leicestershire became the first team to win the inaugural T20 Blast title.

2003: Surrey’s Dominant Inaugural Win

Final: Surrey 9/116 def. Warwickshire 115 (Trent Bridge)
Key Moment: Ali Brown’s 55* and Jimmy Ormond’s bowling crushed Warwickshire.
Player of the Match: Jimmy Ormond (Surrey)
Why It Mattered: The first-ever T20 Blast final, setting the stage for England’s domestic T20 revolution.

Key Takeaways: Trends & Records in the T20 Blast

Most Successful Teams (2003–2025)

Leicestershire Foxes – 3 titles (2004, 2006, 2011)
Hampshire Hawks/Royals – 3 titles (2010, 2012, 2022)
Somerset – 3 titles (2005, 2013, 2023, 2025)
Northants Steelbacks – 2 titles (2013, 2016)
Kent Spitfires – 2 titles (2007, 2021)
Notts Outlaws – 2 titles (2017, 2020)

Most Dramatic Finals

2022 (Hampshire vs. Lancashire) – 1-run win
2013 (Northants vs. Surrey) – 102-run (D/L) win
2010 (Hampshire vs. Somerset) – Tied, won on fewer wickets

Biggest Margin of Victory

102 runs (D/L method, 2013 – Northants vs. Surrey)

Most Consistent Teams

Somerset (4 finals, 3 wins)
Hampshire (5 finals, 3 wins)
Kent (3 finals, 2 wins)

FAQs: Your T20 Blast Questions Answered

1. Who has won the most T20 Blast titles?

Leicestershire Foxes, Hampshire Hawks, and Somerset are tied with 3 titles each.

2. Which team has the largest margin of victory in a T20 Blast final?

Northants Steelbacks defeated Surrey by 102 runs (D/L method) in 2013—the biggest margin in tournament history.

3. Has any team won the T20 Blast in consecutive years?

No. The tournament has seen 23 different winners in 23 seasons, proving its unpredictability.

4. Who is the highest run-scorer in T20 Blast history?

James Vince holds the record with over 6,000 runs in the competition.

5. Which venue has hosted the most T20 Blast finals?

Edgbaston has hosted 18 out of 23 finals, making it the tournament’s most iconic venue.

6. What’s the most common margin of victory in T20 Blast finals?

Wickets won by (e.g., “6 wickets”) are the most frequent, followed by runs won by (e.g., “14 runs”).

Conclusion: The T20 Blast’s Legacy & What’s Next

From Surrey’s dominant 2003 win to Somerset’s 2025 triumph, the T20 Blast has delivered unforgettable cricket full of last-ball finishes, underdog stories, and legendary performances.

While no team has won back-to-back titles, the tournament’s unpredictability is what makes it special.

With new stars emerging every season and old rivals renewing rivalries, the T20 Blast remains England’s most exciting domestic competition.

As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, one thing is certain: the drama, the thrills, and the champions will keep coming.

What’s Next for the T20 Blast?

The 2026 season promises more explosive batting, cunning bowling, and last-ball drama.

Will Somerset defend their title? Can Gloucestershire build on their 2024 win? Or will a new champion emerge?

Stay tuned – the best is yet to come.