description T20 Blast Overview
The T20 Blast is the premier domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in England and Wales, organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Established in 2014, the tournament features all 18 first-class county clubs divided into regional groups. Teams compete in a group stage followed by a knockout phase to determine the championship. It is designed for fans of fast-paced, short-format cricket and serves as a high-profile platform for domestic players.
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When did the T20 Blast begin?
The T20 Blast began in 2014 as England and Wales' major domestic Twenty20 competition. It brought all 18 first-class county clubs into a short-format tournament organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_T20_Blast)
How many overs does each team face in the T20 Blast?
Each innings is limited to 20 overs, so a completed match can contain up to 40 overs before extras such as interruptions or revised targets. The competition uses the same basic Twenty20 format seen in tournaments such as Australia's Big Bash League. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T20_cricket)
How does the T20 Blast reach its final?
The 18 counties begin in regional groups before the leading teams move into quarter-finals. The last four teams meet at Finals Day, where two semi-finals and the final are played at the same venue. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T20_Blast)
How is the T20 Blast different from The Hundred?
The T20 Blast gives each side 20 overs and is contested by England's 18 first-class counties. The Hundred uses 100 legal balls per innings and operates through eight franchise teams such as Trent Rockets and Oval Invincibles. [ECB](https://www.ecb.co.uk/the-hundred)
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