T20 Blast is the top level county T20 competition for England and Wales. The format has been around since 2003, after a new competition was needed to replace the Benson and Hedges Cup.

Northamptonshire won the 2026 T20 Blast at Edgbaston, beating Hampshire by 14 runs in a last-over finish. Ricardo Vasconcelos struck a career-best 88 with the bat, and Northamptonshire held on despite a five-wicket haul from Hampshire’s Sonny Baker. It’s a third Blast title for the Steelbacks, following victories in 2013 and 2016.

The 18 first-class counties compete for the title, initially playing in two or three geographical divisions, the number varying across the years. In 2018, matches were moved to be played in a block during July and August with the aim of attracting large crowds during the school summer holidays. In seasons with three divisions the top two teams in each division and the two best third place teams qualify for the playoff stage. The semi-finals and final are played over one day at Edgbaston.

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