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The Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 2024/25 kicked off on Sunday (September 22), in Sydney, with defending champions Western Australia squaring off against New South Wales at Cricket Central. These were the same two sides that clashed in the last edition’s finals, where Western Australia claimed their record-extending 17th title by overpowering New South Wales. The One-Day Cup, organized by Cricket Australia, will see six teams competing across 22 matches.
Australia Domestic One-Day Cup: Tournament structure and format
The Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 2024/25 will see each of the six participating teams – New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia- playing a total of seven league-stage matches. In this round-robin format, teams will face off against two sides twice, while meeting the other three once. This structure ensures a fair balance in competition while maximizing the number of matches that each team plays. Based on points and net run rate, the two teams that perform best in the league phase will advance to the highly anticipated final, set to be held on March 1, 2025.
Venues and Match distribution across Australia: A nationwide tournament
This season’s One-Day Cup will be played across six iconic cricket venues in Australia, with each team hosting matches in their respective home cities. Western Australia’s matches will take place in Perth, New South Wales will play in Sydney, Victoria will host their games in Melbourne, South Australia will play in Adelaide, Tasmania’s matches will take place in Hobart, and Queensland will host games in Brisbane.
This geographical spread not only adds diversity to the playing conditions but also ensures that cricket fans across the country can witness high-quality domestic cricket action in their home cities. These venues have long been a part of Australia’s cricketing tradition, and fans will be treated to some scintillating performances as teams battle it out in these storied arenas. Western Australia, the most successful team in the competition’s history, will aim to extend their dominance with their fourth consecutive title, while the other teams will be eager to challenge their supremacy on home turf.
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Complete tournament schedule: Fixtures and Match Timings
Day & Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Local Time |
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Sunday, September 22 | New South Wales vs Western Australia | Cricket Central, Sydney | 05:00 AM | 11:30 PM (Sep 21) | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Monday, September 23 | Victoria vs Tasmania | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 05:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Tuesday, September 24 | Western Australia vs South Australia | Cricket Central, Sydney | 05:00 AM | 11:30 PM (Sep 23) | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Wednesday, September 25 | Tasmania vs Queensland | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 05:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Thursday, September 26 | New South Wales vs South Australia | Cricket Central, Sydney | 05:00 AM | 11:30 PM (Sep 25) | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Friday, September 27 | Victoria vs Queensland | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 05:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Sunday, October 13 | Western Australia vs Queensland | WACA Ground, Perth | 07:30 AM | 02:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Friday, October 25 | Victoria vs New South Wales | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 04:30 AM | 11:00 PM (Oct 24) | 09:00 AM (Local) |
Friday, October 25 | Queensland vs South Australia | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 05:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Friday, October 25 | Western Australia vs Tasmania | WACA Ground, Perth | 07:30 AM | 02:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Wednesday, November 6 | South Australia vs Victoria | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 05:00 AM | 11:30 PM (Nov 5) | 09:30 AM (Local) |
Tuesday, November 12 | South Australia vs New South Wales | Adelaide Oval | 05:00 AM | 11:30 PM (Nov 11) | 09:30 AM (Local) |
Wednesday, November 13 | Victoria vs Western Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 04:30 AM | 11:00 PM (Nov 12) | 09:00 AM (Local) |
Tuesday, December 3 | Tasmania vs Queensland | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 04:30 AM | 11:00 PM (Dec 2) | 09:00 AM (Local) |
Wednesday, February 5 | Tasmania vs New South Wales | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 04:30 AM | 11:00 PM (Feb 4) | 09:00 AM (Local) |
Thursday, February 13 | Queensland vs New South Wales | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 05:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Thursday, February 13 | Western Australia vs South Australia | WACA Ground, Perth | 07:30 AM | 02:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Thursday, February 13 | Tasmania vs Victoria | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 08:30 AM | 03:00 AM | 12:00 PM (Local) |
Sunday, February 23 | New South Wales vs Victoria | Cricket Central, Sydney | 04:30 AM | 11:00 PM (Feb 22) | 09:00 AM (Local) |
Sunday, February 23 | South Australia vs Tasmania | Adelaide Oval | 05:00 AM | 11:30 PM (Feb 22) | 09:30 AM (Local) |
Sunday, February 23 | Queensland vs Western Australia | Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba | 05:30 AM | 12:00 AM (Feb 23) | 10:00 AM (Local) |
Saturday, March 1 | Final TBD vs TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
When and where to watch: Broadcast and Live Streaming Details for fans
The Marsh One-Day Cup 2024-25 will not be televised live in India, but fans across the globe, including India, will still be able to follow the action through Cricket Australia’s official streaming platforms. All matches will be streamed live and accessible worldwide via cricket.com.au and the Cricket Australia Live app, providing comprehensive coverage of the tournament. This ensures that viewers from any location can enjoy the competition as it unfolds.
For audiences in Australia, the matches will be available through Kayo Freebies, offering fans a free viewing option for most of the matches. Additionally, Fox Cricket will broadcast eight key matches, including the highly anticipated final, ensuring that Australian fans don’t miss the tournament’s most crucial moments. With a combination of live streaming and selective television broadcasts, the 2024-25 season of the Marsh One-Day Cup promises to reach a wide audience, providing ample viewing options both domestically and internationally.
Fox Cricket Broadcast matches:
Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Local Time |
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October 25, 2024 | Victoria vs New South Wales | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 04:30 AM | 11:00 PM (Oct 24) | 09:00 AM (Local) |
November 6, 2024 | South Australia vs Victoria | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 05:00 AM | 11:30 PM (Nov 5) | 09:30 AM (Local) |
November 12, 2024 | South Australia vs New South Wales | Adelaide Oval | 05:00 AM | 11:30 PM (Nov 11) | 09:30 AM (Local) |
November 13, 2024 | Victoria vs Western Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 04:30 AM | 11:00 PM (Nov 12) | 09:00 AM (Local) |
December 3, 2024 | Tasmania vs Queensland | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 04:30 AM | 11:00 PM (Dec 2) | 09:00 AM (Local) |
February 5, 2025 | Tasmania vs New South Wales | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 04:30 AM | 11:00 PM (Feb 4) | 09:00 AM (Local) |
February 23, 2025 | Match of the Round (TBC) | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
March 1, 2025 | Final (TBC) | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |