The 2013 Twenty20 Cup (known for sponsorship reasons as the Friends Life t20) was the fourth season of the Friends Life t20

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competition. The competition ran from 26 June to 17 August 2013. The teams and format of the tournament remained the same as the previous season.

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were champions, defeating

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in the final to win their first limited overs trophy since 1992.

Format

The 18 teams were divided into three groups of six and each group played a double

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. The top two teams from each group and the top two third-placed teams qualified for the knockout stage: a three-round

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. The top team from each group and the best second-placed team then played in a different quarter-final at their home ground. A free draw determined the placement of the remaining four teams and the semi-final and final match-ups.

Teams

Midlands/Wales/West Division

Table

Results

Fixtures

North Division

Table

^†Durham were deducted 0.25 points for a breach of team salary payments in 2012.

Results

Fixtures

South Division

Table

Results

Fixtures

Knockout stage

Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

Statistics

Highest team totals

The following table lists the five highest team scores in the season.

Most runs

The top five highest run scorers (total runs) in the season are included in this table.

Highest scores

This table contains the top five highest scores of the season made by a batsman in a single innings.

Most wickets

The following table contains the five leading wicket-takers of the season.

Best bowling figures

This table lists the top five players with the best bowling figures in the season.

Media coverage

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showed many games during 2013, after showing them throughout the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons.

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also offers some coverage with a few

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matches available with Welsh commentary.

References

External links

Tournament Site – CricinfoFriends Life t20 Microsite
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Friends Life t20

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