Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2025: Schedule, Teams, and Key Details
Overview of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2025
The Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2025 is set to take place from August 5 to September 20. This tournament will feature all first-class county teams from England and Wales, with each match recognized as List A.
A Brief History of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup
The inaugural One-Day Cup was held in 2014, succeeding the ECB40 tournament. Unlike the ECB40, which was a 40-over format, the One-Day Cup follows a 50-over structure similar to One-Day Internationals. The tournament was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Participating Teams in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2025
All 18 first-class counties will compete in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. The teams include:
- Derbyshire
- Essex
- Glamorgan
- Gloucestershire
- Hampshire
- Leicestershire
- Nottinghamshire
- Surrey
- Worcestershire
- Durham
- Kent
- Lancashire
- Middlesex
- Northamptonshire
- Somerset
- Sussex
- Warwickshire
- Yorkshire
Group Structure for the Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2025
The 18 teams are split into two groups, A and B, with nine teams in each. Previously, the groups were determined by geographical location, but since 2021, they are drawn randomly.
Tournament Format
The competition will commence with a round-robin format. The top three teams from each group will advance, with the group winners qualifying directly for the semifinals. The second and third-placed teams will compete in playoff matches against teams from the opposite group, with the winners moving on to the semifinals.
Squads and Schedule
The team rosters are yet to be announced.
The tournament will kick off on August 5, with defending champions Glamorgan facing Hampshire. Last year's runners-up, Somerset, will begin their campaign against Middlesex on August 6.
August 5, 2025 Matches:
- Durham vs. Sussex, Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
- Glamorgan vs. Hampshire, The Gnoll, Neath
- Gloucestershire vs. Derbyshire, College Ground, Cheltenham
- Lancashire vs. Northamptonshire, Sedbergh School, Sedbergh
- Nottinghamshire vs. Essex, John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Warsop
- Yorkshire vs. Warwickshire, North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough
August 6, 2025 Matches:
- Middlesex vs. Somerset, Brunton Memorial Ground, Radlett
- Surrey vs. Leicestershire, Woodbridge Road, Guildford
August 7, 2025 Matches:
- Glamorgan vs. Derbyshire, The Gnoll, Neath
- Hampshire vs. Essex, Rose Bowl, Southampton
- Nottinghamshire vs. Worcestershire, John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Warsop
- Sussex vs. Kent, Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, Arundel
August 8, 2025 Matches:
- Northamptonshire vs. Yorkshire, County Ground, Northampton
- Somerset vs. Durham, County Ground, Taunton
- Surrey vs. Gloucestershire, Woodbridge Road, Guildford
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current champions of the One-Day Cup?
Glamorgan holds the title of defending champions.
How many teams will compete in the One-Day Cup 2025?
A total of 18 teams will participate in the tournament.
When does the One-Day Cup 2025 commence?
The tournament is set to begin on August 5, with the final scheduled for September 20.