One-Day Cup Opens With Multiple County Wins, Glamorgan Suffers Heavy Defeat

The 2025 English One Day Cup is underway with teams competing in group stages leading to playoffs and a final at Trent Bridge. Surrey is predicted to win their upcoming match against Leicestershire, with Surrey expected to score between 270-290 runs and Leicestershire 250-270 runs. Glamorgan, the defending champions, experienced a heavy loss to Hampshire, with key performances from both sides including Kiran Carlson's 135 for Glamorgan and Tom Moores' 144 not out for Hampshire. Nottinghamshire and Durham also secured wins, with notable individual performances such as Tom Moores' 148 and Will Rhodes' all-round display of 96 runs and 5-30 in bowling. The competition features a mix of experienced county players and emerging talents, with matches often held at out-grounds due to scheduling overlaps with The Hundred. Injury news includes a long-term finger injury forcing a wicketkeeper-batter to retire immediately, impacting team compositions.