T20 Blast Statistics: All-Time Records, Numbers & Data (2003–2026)
The complete statistical guide to England’s Vitality Blast — most runs, most wickets, team titles, Finals Day records, and every number that matters from the world’s oldest professional T20 league.
(James Vince)
(Payne, 2024)
(2003–2025)
since 2003
T20 Blast statistics refer to the complete collection of batting, bowling, and team performance records from England’s premier domestic Twenty20 competition — the Vitality Blast — running since 2003. Hampshire and Leicestershire are joint most successful with three titles each, while James Vince holds the all-time record for most runs with 5,830+ career runs.
A Brief History of the Vitality Blast
Have you ever wondered which domestic T20 league is the oldest in world cricket? The answer is right here in England. The T20 Blast — officially known as the Vitality Blast — was established by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2003, making it the world’s first professional domestic Twenty20 competition. It predates the IPL, BBL, and every other franchise league on the planet.
From its early identity as the Twenty20 Cup (2003–2009), it evolved through the Friends Provident T20 and Friends Life T20 eras before being rebranded the NatWest T20 Blast in 2014. Since 2018, Vitality has been the title sponsor, lending the tournament its current identity.
All-Time T20 Blast Statistics at a Glance
Here are the headline records that define the Vitality Blast across all 23 completed seasons:
| Stat Category | Record Holder | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Most Runs (All-Time) | James Vince (Hampshire) | 5,830+ runs |
| Most Titles (Team) | Hampshire & Leicestershire | 3 titles each |
| Most Finals Appearances | Hampshire | 10 appearances |
| Highest Score (2025) | Jordan Cox (Essex) | 139* |
| Most Wickets – Season (2024) | David Payne (Gloucestershire) | 33 wickets |
| Best Bowling Figures (2025) | Ben Sanderson (Northants) | 6/8 |
| Most Runs – Season (2025) | Toby Albert (Hampshire) | 633 runs |
| Most Wickets – Season (2025) | Riley Meredith (Somerset) | 28 wickets |
| Largest Victory Margin | Somerset vs Derbyshire (2022) | Won by 191 runs |
| Closest Final | Hampshire vs Lancashire (2022) | Won by 1 run |
| Total Champions | Multiple Counties | 13 teams |
| Seasons Played | 2003–2025 | 23 seasons |
| Finals Day Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham | Most finals hosted |
Most Runs in T20 Blast History
When it comes to Vitality Blast batting records, few players have dominated the competition as consistently as James Vince of Hampshire. His elegant strokeplay has earned him the position of highest run-scorer in T20 Blast history, accumulating over 5,830 runs across his county career — a figure that continues to grow each season.
- James Vince (Hampshire) — 5,830+ career runs
The all-time leading run-scorer in T20 Blast history. A reliable captain and anchor of Hampshire’s multiple title-winning campaigns.
- Toby Albert (Hampshire) — 633 runs in 2025
Led the 2025 T20 Blast run charts, delivering one of the most dominant individual batting seasons in recent memory.
- Will Smeed (Somerset)
Known for explosive hitting, one of the most dangerous top-order batters in the Vitality Blast in recent seasons — and Player of the Match in the 2025 Final.
- Aneurin Donald (Derbyshire)
Scored the most fifties in the 2025 edition with six half-centuries, and hit the most sixes with 31 maximums across the tournament.
- Chris Lynn (Hampshire)
His international T20 experience translated into consistent performances, registering the most fours in the 2025 season with 73 boundaries.
Most Wickets in T20 Blast History
The T20 Blast has produced some extraordinary bowling performances across its history. Maintaining an economical line in English county conditions — where spinners and swing bowlers thrive — requires skill, experience, and adaptability.
- David Payne (Gloucestershire) — 33 wickets in 2024
Set a joint all-time record for most wickets in a single T20 Blast season, equalling Alfonso Thomas’ long-standing record. His left-arm swing at pace was the cornerstone of Gloucestershire’s maiden title triumph.
- Matt Taylor (Gloucestershire) — 29 wickets in 2024
Payne’s left-arm partner in an extraordinary campaign. Together Payne and Taylor took 62 wickets across the season and 10 for 79 on Finals Day alone — arguably the most devastating bowling partnership in a single Blast campaign.
- Riley Meredith (Somerset) — 28 wickets in 2025
Led the wicket-taking charts in 2025, proving his raw pace unsettling even on English pitches — and collected a title-winner’s medal at the end of it.
- Ben Sanderson (Northamptonshire) — 6/8 in 2025
Recorded the best bowling figures of the 2025 season with an extraordinary return of 6 wickets for just 8 runs — a jaw-dropping performance reflecting the fine margins of domestic T20 cricket.
- Nathan McAndrew (Sussex)
Delivered consistent wicket-taking form throughout 2025, earning two five-wicket hauls in the same season.
Highest Individual Scores in T20 Blast
Explosive innings and record-breaking hundreds have always been a feature of the Vitality Blast. The power-hitting culture in English county cricket has pushed individual scoring to new heights year on year.
2025 Season Batting Highlights
| Player | County | Score | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Cox | Essex | 139* | Highest score of the 2025 Blast — 60 deliveries |
| Toby Albert | Hampshire | 85 | 2025 T20 Blast Final, set up 194/6 vs Somerset |
Best Bowling Figures in T20 Blast
The most outstanding single-game bowling performance in the 2025 T20 Blast came from Ben Sanderson of Northamptonshire, who returned the remarkable figures of 6 wickets for 8 runs — among the finest spells in the competition’s entire history.
| Player | County | Figures | Season / Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sanderson | Northamptonshire | 6/8 | 2025 |
| David Willey | Northants Steelbacks | 4/9 | 2016 Final |
| Matt Taylor | Gloucestershire | 3/18 | 2024 Final — Player of the Match |
| David Payne | Gloucestershire | 3/27 | 2024 Final |
T20 Blast Team Statistics — Most Titles & Finals Appearances
Understanding which counties have dominated the Vitality Blast tells a fascinating story of consistency, structure, and tactical evolution. No team has ever successfully defended the T20 Blast title — each season has produced a new champion, making it one of the most unpredictable domestic T20 leagues in the world.
| Team | Titles | Finals Appearances | Years Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Hawks | 3 | 10 | 2010, 2012, 2022 |
| Leicestershire Foxes | 3 | 3 | 2004, 2006, 2011 |
| Somerset | 3 | 6+ | 2005, 2023, 2025 |
| Kent Spitfires | 2 | 3 | 2007, 2021 |
| Northants Steelbacks | 2 | 2 | 2013, 2016 |
| Notts Outlaws | 2 | 2 | 2017, 2020 |
| Surrey Lions | 1 | 2 | 2003 |
| Sussex Sharks | 1 | 2 | 2009 |
| Middlesex Crusaders | 1 | 1 | 2008 |
| Birmingham Bears | 1 | 3 | 2014 |
| Lancashire Lightning | 1 | 3 | 2015 |
| Worcestershire Rapids | 1 | 1 | 2018 |
| Essex Eagles | 1 | 2 | 2019 |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
T20 Blast 2024 Key Statistics
The 2024 Vitality Blast was the 22nd edition of the tournament, running from 30 May to 14 September 2024. It produced one of the most dominant individual bowling seasons in competition history and ended with a shock winner — Gloucestershire — claiming their maiden title.
2024 Season Bowling Highlights
- David Payne — 33 wickets (equal all-time record)
His left-arm swing at pace was the cornerstone of Gloucestershire’s maiden title triumph.
- Matt Taylor — 29 wickets in the same campaign
Together, Payne and Taylor took 10 wickets for 79 runs on Finals Day. Both of Gloucestershire’s Finals Day victories came by 8 wickets — a rare display of complete dominance.
T20 Blast 2025 Key Statistics
The 2025 Vitality Blast (23rd edition) delivered more drama, more records, and another new champion when Somerset reclaimed the title — their third overall — defeating Hampshire by six wickets in the final at Edgbaston.
2025 Season Statistical Leaders
T20 Blast Records & Milestones
Beyond individual seasons, the Vitality Blast statistics across all 23 seasons paint a picture of an evolving competition where records are made to be broken. Here are the most remarkable milestones in T20 Blast history:
🏏 All-Time Milestones
- World’s First Professional T20 League — The T20 Blast (originally the Twenty20 Cup) in 2003 was the first professional domestic T20 competition ever played anywhere in the world. It predates the IPL by four years.
- Most All-Time Runs — James Vince (Hampshire) leads with 5,830+ career runs — the greatest accumulation by any single player in competition history.
- Closest Final — Hampshire vs Lancashire in 2022: Hampshire needed to defend 1 run off the final ball. Nathan Ellis delivered a perfect yorker, winning by 1 run — the narrowest margin in Finals Day history.
- Joint Bowling Record — David Payne (2024) equalled Alfonso Thomas’ record of 33 wickets in a single T20 Blast season, a record that had stood for years.
- No Back-to-Back Champions — Not a single team has defended the T20 Blast title successfully across 23 seasons — one of the most remarkable facts about the competition.
- 13 Different Champions — 13 unique counties have lifted the trophy since 2003, showcasing the extraordinary competitive balance of the Vitality Blast.
- Largest Win by Runs — Somerset defeated Derbyshire in 2022 by 191 runs, the biggest victory margin in competition history.
- Finals Day Venue — Edgbaston, Birmingham has hosted more T20 Blast Finals Days than any other ground in the competition’s history.
Summary: T20 Blast Statistics 2003–2026
The T20 Blast statistics tell a story of a competition that has grown from a novelty two-hour entertainment product into one of the world’s most prestigious domestic T20 leagues. From James Vince’s all-time run record to David Payne’s joint single-season bowling record, from Leicestershire’s perfect finals record to Hampshire’s 10 Finals Day appearances — the Vitality Blast has given cricket fans numbers that genuinely mean something. With the 2026 T20 Blast on the horizon and Somerset holding the crown, the question of who will succeed them — and who might finally break the curse of the defending champion — makes the next chapter one of the most exciting yet.