One Day Cup table 2026: Group A and Group B explained
The 2026 Metro Bank One Day Cup table is split into Group A and Group B. With only eight group matches per county, every result has weight and net run rate can become important when teams finish level on points. Here is how to read the standings and follow the qualification race.
How the 2026 groups work
All 18 professional counties take part in the men’s competition. Nine are placed in Group A and nine in Group B, with each county playing every other team in its group once.
Because teams do not play across groups during this stage, compare a county only with the other eight teams in its own table. The two tables are separate qualification races.
How to read the One Day Cup table
The table shows matches played, wins, losses, ties, no results, net run rate and points. Points provide the primary ranking, while net run rate is a key separator when teams are level under the competition rules.
A positive net run rate means a team’s overall scoring rate compares favourably with the rate it has conceded, after the required calculation. It can change sharply after a heavy win or defeat, particularly early in the group stage.
- P: matches played
- W and L: wins and losses
- T: tied matches
- N/R: matches with no result
- NRR: net run rate
- Pts: official competition points
Why the table can look uneven
Counties do not always complete matches at the same pace. A team may temporarily sit lower because it has played fewer fixtures, while weather can create no-results and alter the maximum points available.
For a fair comparison, look at points, games played and net run rate together. The table becomes more representative once every county has completed a similar number of fixtures.
Follow the table alongside live matches
The tables page displays the official standings in separate Group A and Group B tabs. In the multiview, use the same group filter to show only streams carrying that admin tag. This creates a focused view of the games affecting one side of the table.
Standings should always be checked against the official ECB table for final confirmation, especially when deductions, abandoned matches or competition rulings are involved.
Follow the competition
Put the guide into practice
Open the live viewer for available county broadcasts or use the tables page to follow every configured 2026 competition.
Frequently asked questions
How many teams are in each One Day Cup group?
There are nine counties in Group A and nine in Group B.
How many group matches does each county play?
Each county plays eight group matches, facing every other county in its group once.
What does NRR mean in the One Day Cup table?
NRR means net run rate. It compares scoring and conceding rates across a team’s qualifying matches and can separate teams under the competition rules.
Official sources
Competition details and broadcast availability can change. Check the ECB and relevant county channels for definitive match information.