The T20 Blast 2025 playoffs are here, with 8 teams battling for the trophy. In this guide, we predict which 4 sides will make it to the semi-finals and reveal our pick for the champion.
From team form to key player impact, here’s everything you need before placing your bets.
2025 T20 Blast Semi-Finalist Predictions: Top 4 Teams
Here are the teams Vegas11 predicts are most likely to reach the T20 Blast semi-finals:
- Surrey (South Group)
- Somerset (South Group)
- Hampshire (South Group)
- Lancashire Lightning (North Group)。
Quarter Final 1：Surrey vs Northamptonshire Prediction
Surrey finished 1st out of 18 teams in the group stage, while Northamptonshire ranked 6th. Based on the standings alone, Surrey’s qualification for the semi-finals seems almost inevitable.
Especially with the match being held at Surrey’s home ground, the Kia Oval, they hold a strong edge – both in player form and familiarity with the pitch.
While Ben Sanderson has been a bright spot in Northamptonshire’s bowling attack, the team struggles with batting consistency and away-match performance.
Given the current form and conditions, Surrey is highly likely to dominate this quarter-final.
Quarter Final 2：Durham vs Hampshire Prediction
Hampshire finished 7th out of 18 teams, while Durham secured a strong 3rd place in the standings.
With greater squad depth and the advantage of playing at home, Durham is expected to overpower Hampshire and secure a spot in the semi-finals.
The Riverside Ground’s pace-friendly surface favors Durham’s high-scoring batting lineup. Hampshire’s bowling attack, led by John Turner (10+ wickets), may struggle to contain Alex Lees, who has been explosive in home conditions.
Quarter Final 3：Lancashire vs Kent Prediction
Lancashire finished 3rd out of 18 teams, while Kent ranked 8th. With standout performances from Keaton Jennings (323 runs) and Chris Green (as a reliable all-rounder), plus the home advantage, Lancashire is expected to cruise into the semi-finals.
Kent’s bowling attack has lacked consistency this season. To contain Lancashire’s batting power, they would need an exceptional, above-average performance, which seems unlikely under current form.
Quarter Final 4：Somerset vs Warwickshire Prediction
Somerset ranked 2nd out of 18 teams, while Warwickshire came in at 5th. With Tom Banton (323 runs) and Kasey Aldridge (5 wickets) delivering top performances, and playing at the high-scoring Taunton ground (average first innings score 175+), Somerset is expected to defeat Warwickshire and advance to the semi-finals.
Warwickshire has struggled with consistent batting form, and their away record at Taunton remains below 50%, raising further doubts about their chances in this knockout match.
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2025 T20 Blast Champion Prediction
Vegas11 predicts Somerset (South Group) as the most likely team to win the 2025 T20 Blast title.
With a strong 11–3 record, Somerset finished 2nd in the group stage, showing consistent form throughout the season.
They also reached the final in 2024 and were T20 Blast champions in 2023 – proving their strength in recent years.
Backed by squad depth, Somerset boasts explosive batting from Tom Banton and Will Smeed, along with fiery pace from Riley Meredith.
With both experience and form on their side, Somerset is our top pick to win the 2025 T20 Blast trophy.
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Predicted Teams to Qualify for the T20 Blast 2025 Playoffs
The T20 Blast features a total of 18 teams. Here are 5 teams we predict to qualify for the playoffs – based on squad depth, recent form, and home-ground advantages:
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Where to watch every T20 Blast match live for free?
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Famous T20 Blast Players
Follow the T20 Blast matches – whenever stars like Jos Buttler, Laurie Evans, or Shaheen Afridi hit the field, all eyes are on them!
Jos Buttler
England National Captain | Wicketkeeper-BatsmanKnown for smashing sixes like a beast, Buttler is a force of nature in the Vitality Blast. As the current England national team captain, he brings world-class leadership and explosive power to the top of the order, making him the tournament’s biggest draw.
Laurie Evans
Laurie Evans is a specialist in accelerating scoring during the death overs. He possesses the rare ability to find boundaries at will under high pressure. His 2024 season was defined by his clutch performance in the playoffs, where his 78 runs single-handedly turned the game to secure Surrey’s semi-final spot.
Shaheen Afridi
A real headache for every batsman in the world! During the 2024 T20 Blast, Shaheen Afridi proved his lethality by claiming 15 wickets. Averaging 1.5 dismissals per match, he remains one of the most feared strike bowlers, capable of dismantling top orders in the opening overs.
The T20 Blast lets each team sign two overseas players, with stars from Australia, Pakistan, India, and more joining!
Indian Players in the 2025 T20 Blast
Some of the Indian stars playing in the 2025 T20 Blast include Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, and Samit Patel.
Varun Chakaravarthy
Widely regarded as India’s premier mystery spinner, Varun is known for his finger-flicked leg-breaks and deceptive “carrom balls.” Following a dominant 2025 IPL season with Kolkata Knight Riders (18 wickets), he has joined Surrey to bolster their spin attack for the T20 Blast season.
Arshdeep Singh
A marquee left-arm pacer for the Indian national team, Arshdeep Singh’s rapid swing bowling has become a nightmare for top-order batsmen. After a sensational T20 performance against England in early 2025, he joined the Kent Spitfires, bringing his elite death-overs precision to the T20 Blast.
Ravi Bishnoi
Known for his rapid spin and pinpoint accuracy, Ravi Bishnoi is a constant threat to middle-order batsmen. While his 2025 IPL season with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was steady, his immense potential and world-class googly led the Birmingham Bears to secure his signature for the T20 Blast.
Samit Patel
Born in England of Indian origin, Samit Patel is a true legend of the county game. An elite all-rounder with over 60 England caps, he is one of the few players to achieve the T20 “double” of 5,000 runs and 250 wickets. After captaining the Derbyshire Falcons, Patel announced his retirement from English domestic cricket in April 2026, marking the end of a remarkable 24-year career.
