Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire, England’s domestic 50-over competition, the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, continues on Thursday, July 30, with Lancashire hosting Nottinghamshire Outlaws in a Group A fixture as part of a fuller round of county cricket taking place across the country on the same day.
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Match Details
- Competition: Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2026, Group A
- Teams: Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire Outlaws
- Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Format: List A, 50 overs per side
Lancashire’s home matches against Kent Spitfires on July 28 and Notts Outlaws on July 30 were both provisionally set for Farington, with the county aiming to host both fixtures there subject to the readiness of the pitch and outfield.
Tournament Overview
The 2026 One-Day Cup, officially the Metro Bank One-Day Cup for sponsorship purposes, is a List A competition featuring all eighteen first-class counties, running from July 21 to September 20. The tournament follows a group-stage-and-knockout format, split into Group A and Group B, with the top sides advancing to quarter-finals on August 14, semi-finals on August 16, and a final at Trent Bridge on September 20.
Lancashire’s group-stage campaign in this year’s competition began with a match against Surrey at Sedbergh on July 21, followed by fixtures against Nottinghamshire, Kent, and now a second meeting with Notts Outlaws, before further group matches against Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Somerset through August.
Other One-Day Cup Fixtures on July 30
Lancashire’s clash with Nottinghamshire is one of several Group A and Group B matches taking place around the same period in the competition, as all eighteen counties continue working through their group-stage schedules ahead of the mid-August knockout cut-off.
Why This Match Matters
With the group stage progressing toward its conclusion, results in matches like Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire carry increasing weight for net run rate and points-table positioning, both of which can prove decisive in a tightly-contested group when counties are separated by fine margins heading into the knockout rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What format is the One-Day Cup played in?
It is a List A, 50-overs-per-side competition featuring all eighteen first-class counties.
When does the One-Day Cup 2026 season end?
The final is scheduled for September 20, 2026, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Where is Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire being played?
The match was provisionally scheduled for Farington, subject to pitch and outfield readiness.
This preview is based on verified information from official county cricket club statements and the ECB’s One-Day Cup schedule as of July 30, 2026.
