T20 Blast to lose two matches per team in 2026 in latest domestic cricket reshuffle
The T20 Vitality Blast, a major domestic cricket competition in England, is set to undergo significant changes in 2026. The number of group-stage games per team will be reduced from 14 to 12, streamlining the competition and easing the workload on players. The revised schedule will see Finals Day held before the start of the Hundred competition in August, rather than the current format where the Blast goes into a hiatus during the summer holidays before resuming in September. Additionally, the counties will be divided into three regional groups of six teams each, further restructuring the domestic cricket landscape in England. These changes are part of the ongoing efforts to optimize the domestic cricket calendar and improve the overall experience for players and fans.
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