The 2009 Twenty20 Cup was the seventh edition of the domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in England and Wales, organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The tournament featured the 18 first‑class county teams, which were divided into three regional groups of six teams each. The competition ran from June to August 2009, concluding with a final held at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Format
- Group stage: Each team played the others in its group once, with points awarded for wins.
- Knock‑out stage: The top two teams from each group, together with the two best third‑placed teams, progressed to the quarter‑finals, followed by semi‑finals and a final.
Outcome
- Champion: Sussex Sharks claimed the title, defeating Somerset Sabres in the final.
- Final result: Sussex won by a margin of eight runs.
Notable aspects
- The 2009 tournament continued the ECB’s promotion of the short‑form game, attracting higher attendances compared with previous domestic formats.
- The competition served as a platform for emerging talent, with several players later featuring in international Twenty20 matches.
References for detailed statistics, match scores, and individual performances are available through the ECB archives and reputable cricket statistical databases.
