T20 Blast, also known as Vitality T20 Blast or Twenty20 Cup, is a T20 league played in England. English players are mostly allowed to participate in this tournament. It was introduced way back in 2003 when no one really cared about the T20 format of the game. However, the T20 format has now become the most popular and is all set to be included in the Olympics as well. England’s T20 Blast probably served as the inspiration for many T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League.
Unfortunately, England Cricket Board (ECB) missed out on the opportunity of developing and marketing the T20 Blast as the biggest and most prolific T20 tournament in the world. This is something which was done very well by the organisers of the Indian Premier League. Still, T20 Blast is a good tournament with a lot to look forward to ever year. Here, we have covered the records and stats of T20 Blast. Let’s find out more about this exciting T20 tournament with the help of the all time stats.
T20 Blast Individual Batting Stats
James Vince has scored the most runs in T20 Blast history. He is also the player with 45 half-centuries, the most for any player. His total tally of runs is at 5631. Adam Lyth owns the highest Individual score with a 161-run inning. Late cricketer Phil Hughes had the best average in the T20 Blast. He averaged more than 100 in the tournament.
Michael Klinger, with his 7 centuries, is at the top of most hundreds list. JC Hildreth is the owner of the unfortunate 18 ducks. Attacking batter Alex Hales has smashed 188 sixes in the tournament. Lastly, James Vince also holds the record for most runs in a single season. He once accumulated 710 runs in a single edition.
| Criteria | Player | Stat |
| Most Runs | James Vince | 5631 |
| Highest Score | Adam Lyth | 161 |
| Highest Average | Phil Hughes | 100.50 |
| Most 100s | Michael Klinger | 7 |
| Most 50s | James Vince | 45 |
| Most Ducks | JC Hildreth | 18 |
| Most Sixes | Alex Hales | 188 |
| Most Runs in a Season | James Vince | 710 |
T20 Blast Individual Bowling Stats
Danny Briggs is the highest wicket-taker in the history of the T20 Blast. He picked 229 wickets in his career. Colin Ackerman’s 7/18 is the best-ever bowling figure in the tournament. Spinner Johan Botha’s economy of 5.64 bests others. Tom Smith has registered 3 five-wicket hauls, the most for any player. McKiernan holds the unfortunate record of giving away most runs in an innings. He splurged 82 runs in his spell of 4 overs. 33 wickets picked by Alfonso Thomas in a single season is still the most a bowler has grasped in one season.
| Criteria | Player | Stat |
| Most Wickets | Danny Briggs | 229 |
| Best Bowling Figure | Colin Ackerman | 7/18 |
| Best Economy Rate | Johan Botha | 5.64 |
| Most Five Wicket Hauls | Tom Smith | 3 |
| Most Runs Conceded in an Innings | MH McKiernan | 82 |
| Most Wickets in a Season | Alfonso Thomas | 33 |
T20 Blast Team Records
The T20 Blast has produced many thrilling T20 matches over the years. Somerset holds the record for the highest team total in the tournament. They smashed 265 against Derbyshire. In the same match, Somerset achieved the biggest-ever victory in the T20 Blast by winning by a margin of 191 runs. Glamorgan’s 44 is the lowest-ever total in the tournament. The 2023 match between Surrey and Middlesex produced 506 runs, the most for any game in the T20 Blast history.
| Highest Total | 265/5, Somerset vs Derbyshire, 2022 |
| Lowest Total | 44/10, Glamorgan vs Surrey, 2019 |
| Highest Match Aggregate | 506, Surrey vs Middlesex, 2023 |
| Largest Victory | 191 Runs, Somerset vs Derbyshire, 2022 |
