With its return, the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 is expected to provide another thrilling season of action-packed cricket. Known as the top domestic T20 competition in England, the Blast continues to capture the imagination of fans by combining the rich legacy of county cricket with the excitement of the modern T20 format. With 18 teams ready to give their all, cricket fever is about to grip England once again.
The tournament kicks off on 29th May 2025 and will conclude with the grand Finals Day on 13th September 2025. Administered by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the competition will feature 133 matches played across the country. The T20 Blast brings together county players and international stars for nearly four months of thrilling cricket. You can follow all updates and fixtures on the Ascores.
All 18 Teams Ready to Battle for Glory, Here are the participating counties:
Derbyshire, Durham, Essex. Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Middlesex, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Yorkshire
These county sides won't just highlight rising stars-they'll also feature prominent players whose international experience brings a global edge to the domestic competition.
The season begins with an exciting doubleheader between the Middlesex vs. Sussex Sharks and the Lancashire Lightning vs. Worcestershire Rapids. In order to guarantee a spot in the knockout stages, each county will compete in multiple games inside their respective groups. The T20 Blast promises daily cricketing action filled with edge-of-the-seat finishes, nail-biting final overs, and the energy of packed stadiums throughout the tournament.
The counties are split into two major groups for the 2025 season:
North Group:
Bears, Notts Outlaws, Worcestershire Rapids, Durham, Lancashire Lightning, Leicestershire Foxes, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Derbyshire Falcons, and Yorkshire Vikings.
South Group:
Essex, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Hampshire Hawks, Kent Spitfires, Middlesex, Somerset, Sussex Sharks, Surrey.
In the women's edition, teams like Hampshire Hawks, Lancashire Thunder, Somerset, and Surrey will be seen competing under two group formats, including the Women's Blast League 2.
As the 2025 season heats up, here's a look at some of the most anticipated fixtures scheduled between July 10 and July 18. These matches will be crucial as teams jostle for a place in the knockout stages:
Date | Match No. | Time (Local) | Fixture |
11 July 2025 | 97 | 09:30 PM | Middlesex vs Gloucestershire |
98 | 10:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Birmingham Bears | |
99 | 11:00 PM | Nottinghamshire vs Durham | |
100 | 11:00 PM | Northamptonshire vs Derbyshire | |
101 | 11:00 PM | Surrey vs Glamorgan | |
102 | 11:00 PM | Kent vs Somerset | |
103 | 11:30 PM | Lancashire vs Yorkshire | |
104 | 11:30 PM | Essex vs Sussex | |
13 July 2025 | 105 | 07:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Leicestershire |
106 | 07:30 PM | Yorkshire vs Derbyshire | |
107 | 07:30 PM | Lancashire vs Durham | |
108 | 07:30 PM | Birmingham Bears vs Northamptonshire | |
109 | 07:30 PM | Hampshire vs Sussex | |
110 | 07:30 PM | Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire | |
111 | 08:00 PM | Surrey vs Somerset | |
112 | 08:30 PM | Kent vs Middlesex | |
15 July 2025 | 113 | 11:00 PM | Durham vs Leicestershire |
16 July 2025 | 114 | 11:00 PM | Middlesex vs Surrey |
17 July 2025 | 115 | 11:00 PM | Yorkshire vs Lancashire |
116 | 11:00 PM | Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire | |
117 | 11:00 PM | Gloucestershire vs Sussex | |
118 | 11:00 PM | Essex vs Hampshire | |
18 July 2025 | 119 | 11:00 PM | Nottinghamshire vs Lancashire |
120 | 11:00 PM | Leicestershire vs Yorkshire | |
121 | 11:00 PM | Durham vs Northamptonshire | |
122 | 11:00 PM | Derbyshire vs Birmingham Bears | |
123 | 11:00 PM | Sussex vs Surrey | |
124 | 11:00 PM | Somerset vs Gloucestershire | |
125 | 11:00 PM | Kent vs Essex | |
126 | 11:00 PM | Glamorgan vs Middlesex |
Fans in the UK may watch every game on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports+, and live streaming will be available on the Sky Go app. additionally, fans can stream games free on ECB's platforms and county YouTube channels. Throughout the season, Channel 5 will also broadcast match highlights.
International fans will have easy access to certain matches in India as they will be streamed live on county YouTube channels.
Another exciting season is coming up, and the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 promises thrilling endings, standout players, and moments that will never be forgotten. Keep your schedules clear and get ready for the ultimate summer of cricket.