Women's One-Day Cup Cricket Schedule
- 2025 Women's One-Day Cup Dates & Schedule
- Teams & Format
- Key Teams & Prospects
- History & Winners
- Women's One-Day Cup Betting Sites
The 2025 Metro Bank Women’s One-Day Cup marks a significant milestone in the evolution of domestic women's cricket in England and Wales. This inaugural season introduces a professional tiered structure, aligning with the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) commitment to enhancing the women's game.
The tournament in 2025 features 18 county teams, divided into two leagues, with competitive matches and creating an environment in which teams and players can thrive at the forefront for the tournament.
2025 Women's One-Day Cup Dates & Schedule
- Start Date: April 19, 2025
- End Date: September 21, 2025
The tournament commenced on April 19, with the final scheduled for September 21 at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton
Teams & Format
The Metro Bank Women’s One-Day Cup is a 50-over List A competition, serving as the top women's domestic one-day tournament in England and Wales. It replaces the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, which concluded in 2024. The 2025 edition is structured into two leagues:
- League One (Comprising eight professional teams): Durham, Essex, Hampshire, Lancashire, Somerset, Surrey, The Blaze (Nottinghamshire) and Warwickshire.
- League Two (Featuring ten teams): Derbyshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire, Middlesex, Northamptonshire, Sussex, Worcestershire and Yorkshire
The league format includes double round-robin matches, with the top teams progressing to the knockout stages. 2025 sees separate finals days played. League Two concludes with two semi-finals played on September 6 before the final on September 14.
Meanwhile, League One will see semi-finals played on September 17, with the final then slated for September 21.
Key Teams & Prospects
| League One Teams | Current Season Performance/Prospects |
|---|---|
| Durham | Durham are strong contenders with a balanced squad, and they will be aiming for top position in League One. |
| Essex | Consistent performers across formats; expected to challenge for the title with a well-rounded team. |
| Hampshire | With a competitive lineup, the focus will be on consistency to secure a spot in the knockout stages. |
| Lancashire | Lancs boast an experienced team that arrives with a lot of 50 over expertise. |
| Somerset | Somerset may have an impressive emerging team with promising talent, but focus will likely be on staying competitive across the tournament rather than winning it. |
| Surrey | Balanced squad with a mix of youth and experience that will be targeting a semi-final spot. |
| The Blaze (Notts) | Strong contenders that will be aiming to capitalize on depth and experience. |
| Warwickshire | Competitive team; focusing on consistency to challenge for the title. |
History & Winners
The Metro Bank Women’s One-Day Cup is in its inaugural season, meaning it has no historical winners. However, the tournament inherits the legacy of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, meaning it has a lot to live up to with regards to providing an entertaining and competitive trophy in which the best 50 over players in the women's game can thrive.
