Somerset just claimed their second T20 Blast title, beating Hampshire by six wickets at Edgbaston in 2025. This puts them alongside cricket’s most successful domestic T20 teams and proves the tournament remains as unpredictable as ever.
The T20 Blast holds special significance as cricket’s first-ever professional Twenty20 league, launching in 2003 before the IPL even existed. Since then, no team has managed to win back-to-back titles, making it one of the most competitive domestic tournaments worldwide.
Quick answer: Leicestershire and Hampshire lead with three titles each, while Somerset’s 2025 victory puts them in elite company. Here’s every winner from 2003 to 2025, plus the key moments that decided each final.
Complete T20 Blast Winners (2003-2025)
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Margin | Venue | Player of the Match |
| 2025 | Somerset | Hampshire | 6 wickets | Edgbaston | Will Smeed |
| 2024 | Gloucestershire | Somerset | 8 wickets | Edgbaston | Matt Taylor |
| 2023 | Somerset | Essex | 14 runs | Edgbaston | Matt Henry |
| 2022 | Hampshire | Lancashire | 1 run | Edgbaston | Ben McDermott |
| 2021 | Kent | Somerset | 25 runs | Edgbaston | Jordan Cox |
| 2020 | Nottinghamshire | Surrey | 6 wickets | Edgbaston | Dan Christian |
| 2019 | Essex | Worcestershire | 4 wickets | Edgbaston | Simon Harmer |
| 2018 | Worcestershire | Sussex | 5 wickets | Edgbaston | Ben Cox |
| 2017 | Nottinghamshire | Warwickshire | 22 runs | Edgbaston | Samit Patel |
| 2016 | Northamptonshire | Durham | 4 wickets | Edgbaston | Josh Cobb |
| 2015 | Lancashire | Northamptonshire | 13 runs | Edgbaston | Alex Davies |
| 2014 | Warwickshire | Lancashire | 4 runs | Edgbaston | Laurie Evans |
| 2013 | Northamptonshire | Surrey | 102 runs (D/L) | Edgbaston | David Willey |
| 2012 | Hampshire | Yorkshire | 10 runs | Sophia Gardens | David Miller |
| 2011 | Leicestershire | Somerset | 18 runs | Edgbaston | Josh Cobb |
| 2010 | Hampshire | Somerset | Tied (fewer wickets) | Rose Bowl | Neil McKenzie |
| 2009 | Sussex | Somerset | 63 runs | Edgbaston | Dwayne Smith |
| 2008 | Middlesex | Kent | 3 runs | Rose Bowl | Owais Shah |
| 2007 | Kent | Gloucestershire | 4 wickets | Edgbaston | Ryan McLaren |
| 2006 | Leicestershire | Nottinghamshire | 4 runs | Trent Bridge | Darren Maddy |
| 2005 | Somerset | Lancashire | 7 wickets | The Oval | Graeme Smith |
| 2004 | Leicestershire | Surrey | 7 wickets | Edgbaston | Brad Hodge |
| 2003 | Surrey | Warwickshire | 9 wickets | Trent Bridge | Jimmy Ormond |
Year-by-Year Final Results
2025: Somerset Beat Hampshire by 6 Wickets
Will Smeed‘s match-winning knock guided Somerset to their second title. Chasing 195, Somerset controlled the chase throughout despite Toby Albert’s brilliant 85 and James Vince’s 52 for Hampshire. Smeed’s composure under pressure proved the difference between the teams.
2024: Gloucestershire Beat Somerset by 8 Wickets
Gloucestershire’s first-ever title came through Matt Taylor‘s devastating early bowling. His 3-wicket burst reduced Somerset to 124/7 on a tricky pitch. Miles Hammond (58*) and Cameron Bancroft (53) then cruised home with 30 balls to spare.
2023: Somerset Beat Essex by 14 Runs
Matt Henry‘s 4/24 destroyed Essex’s chase of 146. Tom Banton’s 39 and Tom Abell’s 42* built Somerset’s total, but Henry’s pace and accuracy proved decisive. Dan Lawrence fought hard with 51 for Essex but received no support.
2022: Hampshire Beat Lancashire by 1 Run
The closest final ever came down to one ball. Hampshire’s 152/8 looked defendable but not dominant until Nathan Ellis bowled a perfect yorker with Lancashire needing one run off the final ball. Ben McDermott’s 62 had built the platform for Hampshire’s dramatic victory.
2021: Kent Beat Somerset by 25 Runs
Jordan Cox produced a brilliant all-round display, scoring 58* and taking a spectacular catch. At 22, Cox’s performance on the big stage helped Kent to 167/7, which proved too much for Somerset despite their strong T20 pedigree.
2020: Nottinghamshire Beat Surrey by 6 Wickets
Dan Christian‘s leadership and Ben Duckett‘s calm 53* guided Notts to their second title. Surrey’s 127/7 never looked enough, even with Sam Curran’s defiant 40*. Notts chased it down in 16.2 overs with professional ease.
2019: Essex Beat Worcestershire by 4 Wickets
Essex claimed their first title in a tense chase. Worcestershire posted 145 with Moeen Ali top-scoring with 32. Ravi Bopara stayed calm for Essex, hitting the winning runs off the final ball with an unbeaten 36 to secure a historic victory.
2018: Worcestershire Beat Sussex by 5 Wickets
Worcestershire’s maiden title came through Ben Cox‘s nerveless 46* in the final over. Sussex had posted 157 with Laurie Evans making 50, but Moeen Ali’s 3 wickets and 41 runs set up the chase that Cox finished in style.
2017: Nottinghamshire Beat Warwickshire by 22 Runs
Notts won their first title with a powerful batting display. Brendan Taylor‘s 65 off 49 balls anchored their 190/4, while Harry Gurney took 4 wickets to restrict Warwickshire to 168. Samit Patel‘s all-round performance earned him Player of the Match.
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2016: Northamptonshire Beat Durham by 4 Wickets
Josh Cobb‘s explosive 80 made Durham’s 153 look modest. Keaton Jennings had given Durham hope with 88, but Cobb’s brutal hitting and Ben Sanderson’s tight bowling secured Northants’ second title in four years.
2015: Lancashire Beat Northamptonshire by 13 Runs
Lancashire’s first title came through steady batting and tight bowling. Ashwell Prince and Alex Davies built their 166/7, before James Faulkner broke key partnerships in Northants’ chase to secure a historic 13-run victory.
2014: Warwickshire Beat Lancashire by 4 Runs
Birmingham’s first title was won at their home ground through Laurie Evans‘ unbeaten 53, which helped post 181. Lancashire came desperately close with Karl Brown’s 55, but Boyd Rankin‘s tight final overs secured a 4-run victory.
2013: Northamptonshire Beat Surrey by 102 Runs (D/L)
David Willey produced one of the greatest individual final performances. His 60 powered Northants to 194/2, then he took 4/9 as Surrey collapsed to 92 all out. The 102-run margin remains the biggest in final history.
2012: Hampshire Beat Yorkshire by 10 Runs
Hampshire’s second title came at Sophia Gardens through steady batting and tight bowling. Jimmy Adams’ 43 anchored their 150/6, while Chris Wood‘s 3 wickets restricted Yorkshire to 140 despite David Miller’s explosive 72.
2011: Leicestershire Beat Somerset by 18 Runs
Leicestershire’s third title featured Josh Cobb‘s devastating bowling. Will Jefferson’s 35 off 29 helped Leicestershire to 145/6, but Cobb’s 4/22 destroyed Somerset’s chase as they managed only 127/9.
2010: Hampshire Beat Somerset (Tied Match – Fewer Wickets Lost)
The most extraordinary finish in T20 Blast history. Both teams scored exactly 173, but Hampshire won on fewer wickets lost. Neil McKenzie‘s unbeaten 52 and Sean Ervine’s 44 proved just enough in cricket’s most unusual championship decider.
2009: Sussex Beat Somerset by 63 Runs
Dwayne Smith‘s explosive 59 off 26 balls powered Sussex to 172/7, a total that proved far too much for Somerset. James Kirtley‘s 3/9 led Sussex’s bowling as Somerset managed only 109, giving Sussex their first title.
2008: Middlesex Beat Kent by 3 Runs
Owais Shah‘s 75 helped Middlesex post 187/6, setting up a thrilling finale. Kent came desperately close but fell just short at 184. Shaun Udal‘s economical 4-over spell of 21 runs proved decisive in Middlesex’s first title.
2007: Kent Beat Gloucestershire by 4 Wickets
Kent’s first title came down to the final over. Chasing 147, Matt Walker‘s 45 gave them hope, but Darren Stevens‘ nerveless 30* sealed victory with just two balls remaining. Ryan McLaren earned Player of the Match honors.
2006: Leicestershire Beat Nottinghamshire by 4 Runs
Darren Maddy‘s magnificent 86* powered Leicestershire to 177/2, one of the greatest final innings ever played. Nottinghamshire came close but fell 4 runs short, with Jeremy Snape‘s economical bowling helping defend the total.
2005: Somerset Beat Lancashire by 7 Wickets
Somerset’s first title came through clinical bowling and confident batting. Andrew Caddick led the bowling effort to restrict Lancashire, before Marcus Trescothick and James Hildreth chased down the target with ease. Graeme Smith was named Player of the Match.
2004: Leicestershire Beat Surrey by 7 Wickets
Leicestershire’s first title featured dominant bowling that restricted Surrey to a modest total. Brad Hodge then led the chase with authority, securing a comfortable 7-wicket victory that launched Leicestershire’s T20 success story.
2003: Surrey Beat Warwickshire by 9 Wickets
Cricket history was made as Surrey became the first T20 Blast champions. Warwickshire managed only 115 in the inaugural final, with Surrey’s bowlers keeping things tight throughout. Ali Brown and Ian Ward made short work of the chase, with Jimmy Ormond earning Player of the Match honors.
FAQs
Who has won the T20 Blast most times?
Leicestershire and Hampshire have both won 3 times each. Leicestershire won in 2004, 2006, and 2011. Hampshire won in 2010, 2012, and 2022.
Has any team won back-to-back T20 Blast titles?
No. No team has ever won consecutive T20 Blast titles in the tournament’s 23-year history from 2003-2025.
Where is the T20 Blast final played?
Edgbaston in Birmingham hosts most finals. 18 of 23 finals have been played at Edgbaston, with only 5 held elsewhere.
What was the closest T20 Blast final?
The 2022 final where Hampshire beat Lancashire by 1 run. Lancashire needed 1 run off the last ball but couldn’t get it.
When did the T20 Blast start?
The T20 Blast started in 2003 as the Twenty20 Cup. Surrey were the first winners, beating Warwickshire by 9 wickets.
