<p>The English domestic cricket season is entering its final two months of the year, but one elite competition is about to get underway.</p> <p>The 2025 One-Day Cup is a tournament that consists of all 18 first-class counties competing in matches featuring 50 overs per side. Matches are played with the white ball and are contested throughout August, with the final in September. Glamorgan are the defending champions, after they defeated Somerset in a rain-affected final last time.</p> <p>Matches are played across a league format to begin with, with the counties split into two groups. They face each other once in this phase, playing eight matches each. The top team of each group will then qualify automatically for the semi-finals, while teams in second and third place will enter the quarter-finals stage.</p> <p>The two groups are as follows:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Group A: Derbyshire, Essex, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Worcestershire</p> <p>Group B: Durham, Kent, Lancashire, Middlesex, Northamptonshire, Somerset, Sussex, Warwickshire, Yorkshire</p> <h2>When Is the 2025 One-Day Cup?</h2> <p>The 2025 One-Day Cup will begin with matches taking place on August 5 (Tuesday, 21:00 AEST). A total of 77 matches will be played throughout the event’s duration, with fixtures played on an almost daily basis.</p> <p>The final fixtures of the group phase will take place on August 26, with the quarter-finals scheduled for August 28. The semi-finals will take place on August 31, with the final scheduled for September 20.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2025 One-Day Cup Held?</h2> <p>The 2025 One-Day Cup will be played across several grounds across England and Wales. The final is scheduled to be held at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.</p> <h2>How To Bet On the Cricket 2025 One-Day Cup</h2> <p>It is very easy to bet on the cricket 2025 One-Day Cup this Australian winter, with Sportsbet making it straightforward to follow the action and find all the bets you want to make.</p> <p>All you need to do is head to the sportsbook section of the site and head to the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/cricket">cricket</a> category. Once there, you can find the list of matches that are scheduled to be played and click on the one you would like to wager on. And if you need to learn more about it, we also have a whole guide dedicated to<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-cricket"> how to bet on cricket</a> where you’ll find everything you need to get started.</p> <h2>Cricket One-Day Cup 2025: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Given the format and how it differs from others, the 50-over tournament can provide bettors with some interesting value compared to other competitions.</p> <p>The latest 2025 One-Day Cup betting odds would suggest there is value in backing a few different teams ahead of its start.</p> <p>Glamorgan remain a popular pick as they have been consistent in short-form cricket, with the defending champions fancied with the white ball. At the same time, Somerset, Lancashire, Surrey, and Nottinghamshire are also considered strong candidates due to a mixture of quality squads and previous successes.</p> <p>Other teams can be considered as outsiders, with Hampshire, Essex, and Warwickshire also potentially in the running due to their experience and squad depth.</p>