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The English domestic cricket scene gears up for another exciting summer with the 2024 edition of the One-Day Cup. The tournament, known as the “Royal London One-Day Cup” for sponsorship reasons, kicks off on Wednesday, July 24th, with 18 teams vying for glory in a round-robin format followed by knockout stages.
Group Stage: A Battle for Supremacy
The teams are divided into two groups, Group A and Group B, playing a nine-match round-robin schedule within their respective groups. Some opening day highlights include:
- Northamptonshire vs Derbyshire: A Group A opener at the County Ground, Northampton.
- Worcestershire vs Middlesex: Another Group A clash at New Road, Worcester.
- Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire: A Group B encounter at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
- Surrey vs Yorkshire: A Group B battle at the iconic Kennington Oval in London.
The full schedule is jam-packed with action, with matches played across various grounds throughout England and Wales. Fans can follow the official ECB website or their favorite team’s channels for specific timings and broadcasting details.
Key Dates to Remember
- Quarter Finals: August 16th (venues to be confirmed)
- Semi Finals: August 18th (venues to be confirmed)
- Final: September 22nd at Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Full Schedule
| Date | Match |
| Jul 24, Wed | Northamptonshire vs Derbyshire |
| Worcestershire vs Middlesex | |
| Lancashire vs Durham | |
| Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire | |
| Essex vs Warwickshire | |
| Jul 25, Thu | Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire |
| Surrey vs Yorkshire | |
| Jul 26, Fri | Leicestershire vs Warwickshire |
| Somerset vs Kent | |
| Nottinghamshire vs Sussex | |
| Hampshire vs Northamptonshire | |
| Jul 27, Sat | Derbyshire vs Middlesex |
| Jul 28, Sun | Sussex vs Warwickshire |
| Lancashire vs Kent | |
| Worcestershire vs Durham | |
| Gloucestershire vs Essex | |
| Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire | |
| Surrey vs Glamorgan | |
| Hampshire vs Somerset | |
| Jul 29, Mon | Middlesex vs Northamptonshire |
| Jul 30, Tue | Surrey vs Gloucestershire |
| Aug 02, Fri | Essex vs Leicestershire |
| Derbyshire vs Lancashire | |
| Glamorgan vs Nottinghamshire | |
| Yorkshire vs Sussex | |
| Durham vs Somerset | |
| Kent vs Hampshire | |
| Aug 04, Sun | Somerset vs Derbyshire |
| Sussex vs Leicestershire | |
| Surrey vs Nottinghamshire | |
| Gloucestershire vs Warwickshire | |
| Essex vs Glamorgan | |
| Kent vs Middlesex | |
| Hampshire vs Lancashire | |
| Northamptonshire vs Worcestershire | |
| Aug 06, Tue | Yorkshire vs Essex |
| Leicestershire vs Surrey | |
| Middlesex vs Durham | |
| Aug 07, Wed | Worcestershire vs Kent |
| Northamptonshire vs Somerset | |
| Hampshire vs Derbyshire | |
| Gloucestershire vs Sussex | |
| Aug 08, Thu | Warwickshire vs Glamorgan |
| Yorkshire vs Leicestershire | |
| Lancashire vs Middlesex | |
| Aug 09, Fri | Essex vs Surrey |
| Somerset vs Worcestershire | |
| Durham vs Hampshire | |
| Derbyshire vs Kent | |
| Nottinghamshire vs Gloucestershire | |
| Aug 11, Sun | Kent vs Durham |
| Worcestershire vs Hampshire | |
| Northamptonshire vs Lancashire | |
| Leicestershire vs Glamorgan | |
| Middlesex vs Somerset | |
| Warwickshire vs Yorkshire | |
| Sussex vs Surrey | |
| Nottinghamshire vs Essex | |
| Aug 14, Wed | Durham vs Derbyshire |
| Middlesex vs Hampshire | |
| Lancashire vs Worcestershire | |
| Gloucestershire vs Leicestershire | |
| Sussex vs Essex | |
| Warwickshire vs Nottinghamshire |
A Championship Worthy of Its Legacy
The England Domestic One-Day Cup has a rich history, with teams like Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Warwickshire boasting multiple titles. This year’s edition promises to be no different, with exciting young talents and experienced veterans battling it out for ultimate bragging rights.
Who will emerge victorious? The summer promises to be filled with thrilling contests, unexpected upsets, and nail-biting finishes. Cricket fans across the globe will be keeping a close eye on the tournament, eager to see which team will lift the coveted trophy at Trent Bridge on September 22nd.
