Nottinghamshire T20 Record, Key Players & Rivalries — Outlaws Profile
Nottinghamshire have won 95 of their 168 T20 matches on record, giving the Outlaws a win rate of 56.5%. That places them firmly among the most consistent county sides in English T20 cricket. Based at Trent Bridge — one of cricket's most iconic grounds — Nottinghamshire have built a T20 identity that blends homegrown English talent with high-profile overseas recruits, producing teams that compete at the sharp end of the Vitality Blast with reliable regularity.
The Outlaws have been T20 Blast champions multiple times, and their record reflects a franchise-style mentality within the county structure. They recruit smartly, develop locally, and play aggressive cricket that suits the Trent Bridge surface — a ground known for rewarding batsmen who trust their shots.
The Numbers — 168 Matches, 56.5% Win Rate
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 168 |
| Wins | 95 |
| Win Rate | 56.5% |
| Format | T20 |
| Competition | Vitality Blast |
| Home Ground | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
A win rate above 55% in domestic T20 cricket is significant. The T20 Blast features 18 counties competing across a compressed group stage where margins are thin, pitches vary, and weather intervenes. Sustaining a 56.5% win rate over 168 matches demonstrates systemic quality — good coaching, smart recruitment, and a ground that suits the team's strengths.
Recent Results
Nottinghamshire's form across their most recent T20 Blast matches shows the competitive nature of county T20 cricket — wins and losses in close proximity, often against familiar North Group rivals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | Durham | Won | by 6 wickets |
| 29 May 2026 | Derbyshire | Lost | by 23 runs |
| 25 May 2026 | Lancashire | Lost | by 39 runs |
| 22 May 2026 | Yorkshire | Lost | by 7 wickets |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Lancashire | Won | by 4 wickets |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Worcestershire | Lost | by 45 runs |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Durham | Won | by 7 wickets |
| 6 Jul 2025 | Leicestershire | Won | by 1 wicket |
| 4 Jul 2025 | Durham | Lost | by 49 runs |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Northamptonshire | Won | by 24 runs |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Leicestershire | Lost | by 4 wickets |
| 14 Jun 2025 | Birmingham Bears | Won | by 6 wickets |
The pattern reveals Nottinghamshire's strength in chasing — several of their wins came batting second, a hallmark of teams with a deep, experienced batting order that can manage targets under lights at Trent Bridge.
Key Batsmen
The batting backbone of Nottinghamshire's T20 campaigns features a blend of elegant English stroke-makers and overseas power hitters.
| Player | T20 Career Runs |
|---|---|
| JM Clarke | 5,655 |
| BM Duckett | 5,185 |
| MC Henriques | 5,149 |
| SR Patel | 4,248 |
| MH Wessels | 3,742 |
| DJG Sammy | 3,250 |
Joe Clarke leads the run charts with 5,655 T20 career runs — a destructive top-order batsman whose ability to clear the ropes at Trent Bridge made him one of the Blast's most feared openers. Ben Duckett, with 5,185 runs, brought left-handed flair and an ability to dominate the powerplay that made Nottinghamshire dangerous from ball one.
Samit Patel deserves special mention. With 4,248 runs and 235 wickets across his T20 career, Patel is the ultimate Nottinghamshire all-rounder — a player who could win matches with bat or ball and whose local roots made him a Trent Bridge favourite for over a decade. Few county cricketers have contributed as comprehensively to a single team's T20 campaigns.
Moises Henriques (5,149 runs) and Riki Wessels (3,742 runs) brought international experience and big-match temperament. Daren Sammy — the World T20-winning West Indies captain — added Caribbean flair and invaluable know-how during his Nottinghamshire stint.
Key Bowlers
Nottinghamshire's bowling stocks have featured a mix of international pace, wrist spin, and clever medium-pace.
| Player | T20 Career Wickets |
|---|---|
| Imad Wasim | 311 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 311 |
| IS Sodhi | 249 |
| SR Patel | 235 |
| BAC Howell | 229 |
| L Wood | 214 |
The presence of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Imad Wasim — both with 311 career T20 wickets — underlines Nottinghamshire's policy of recruiting the world's best for Blast campaigns. Shaheen's express pace at Trent Bridge, where the ball carries through to the keeper, made him a powerplay weapon. Imad Wasim's left-arm orthodox spin and lower-order batting provided balance.
Ish Sodhi's leg spin (249 wickets) gave Nottinghamshire a wrist-spin option that thrived on Trent Bridge's true surface. Luke Wood's left-arm pace (214 wickets) added variety with his angles across right-handed batsmen, particularly effective in death overs.
But again, Samit Patel's 235 wickets stand out — his slow left-arm provided control in the middle overs and made him Nottinghamshire's most valuable T20 player of any era.
Rivalries and the North Group
Nottinghamshire's fiercest T20 rivalries are with their East Midlands neighbours and North Group competitors:
- Durham — the most frequently recurring fixture in recent seasons. Four matches across 2025-26 alone, split evenly. These games are tight, attritional affairs.
- Yorkshire — the Roses of the North Group. Yorkshire's bowling depth against Nottinghamshire's batting firepower produces consistently compelling contests.
- Lancashire — Lightning against Outlaws carries history. Lancashire's Red Rose heritage makes every encounter a point of pride.
- Derbyshire — the East Midlands derby. Geography ensures intensity regardless of either team's league position.
- Leicestershire — another Midlands rival. The 1-wicket win in July 2025 captured the fine margins that define these contests.
The North Group is widely considered the tougher of the two Blast groups, and Nottinghamshire's ability to sustain a winning record within it speaks to their quality.
Trent Bridge — The Fortress
Trent Bridge gives Nottinghamshire a significant home advantage in T20 cricket. The ground's characteristics suit aggressive batting: true bounce, fast outfield, relatively short straight boundaries, and a pitch that rewards stroke-play. Packed Trent Bridge crowds under floodlights create an atmosphere that rivals any franchise league ground in world cricket.
The Outlaws have consistently posted higher win rates at home than away, leveraging their familiarity with conditions and the crowd factor. Visiting teams know that chasing at Trent Bridge is a different proposition to setting a target — the crowd lifts the home side in the chase.
What the Record Shows
Nottinghamshire's T20 record of 95 wins from 168 matches tells a story of sustained excellence in English white-ball cricket. The Outlaws have not relied on one golden generation — they have replenished, re-recruited, and remained competitive across multiple Blast campaigns.
The blend of homegrown all-rounders like Samit Patel, explosive English batsmen like Clarke and Duckett, and world-class overseas signings like Shaheen and Sodhi represents a recruitment philosophy that the other 17 counties study and attempt to replicate.
For followers of English cricket beyond the international stage, Nottinghamshire's Blast campaigns represent some of the best T20 cricket played in the country — aggressive, entertaining, and backed by a ground and crowd that refuse to let the occasion feel small.
FAQ
What is Nottinghamshire's win rate in T20 cricket?
Nottinghamshire have won 95 of 168 T20 matches for a win rate of 56.5%, placing them among the strongest county T20 sides in England.
Who is Nottinghamshire's top T20 run-scorer?
JM Clarke leads with 5,655 T20 career runs, followed by BM Duckett (5,185) and MC Henriques (5,149).
Where do Nottinghamshire play their home T20 matches?
Nottinghamshire play at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, one of England's most iconic cricket grounds known for its true batting surface and fast outfield.
Who has taken the most T20 wickets for players associated with Nottinghamshire?
Imad Wasim and Shaheen Shah Afridi each have 311 T20 career wickets, with Samit Patel (235 wickets) being the most prolific homegrown bowler in Nottinghamshire's T20 history.