Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26: Schedule, Teams & Players Stats

The Australian One-Day Cup is back for the 57th season in 2025-2026. Now named the Dean Jones Cup in December 2024, after the legendary Australian cricketer Dean Jones. This cup was won by South Australia last season of 2024-2025, and they clearly intend to win it again.

South Australia made history last season when they won both the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup together. This has never been done before. This season will again see six domestic teams competing for the trophy.

Along with experienced international stars, this tournament is a hope for all those young players who want to play for the Australian National team.

Learn about the Australian One-Day Cup Season 2025-2026 Schedule, Teams, and captains with extra insights like past records and what to watch out for this season.

When Is The Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26?

Australia One-Day Cup 2025-2026 starts on 16th September 2025 and will then go all the way to March 2026. It follows the double round-robin format under which each team will play the rest of the teams twice each. 

The final match will take place on 28th February 2026, where the two highest-scoring teams will compete for the cup. The finals take place in a venue that is neither team’s home venue to level the ground. 

Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26 At A Glance

This year’s One-Day Cup takes place in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, W.A.C.A., Melbourne, and Hobart.

No.	Aspect	Details
1	Season	2025-26 (57th edition)
2	First Match	16th September
3	Final Match	28th February
4	Format	50-over One-Day List A Cricket
5	Teams	6 State Teams
6	Defending Champions	South Australia (2024-25)
7	Trophy Name	Dean Jones Trophy
8	Venues	SCG, MCG, Gabba, Adelaide Oval +
9	Previous Winner	Western Australia (2023-24)

South Australia broke a long losing streak last year. After not winning the trophy for 13 years, they picked up the cup with loads of pride and happiness. Not only that, but they also won the Sheffield Shield Cup in the same season, which is now history made. 

Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26 Participating Teams: Six State Powerhouses

Six states fight for cricket glory in this tournament. New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania all have teams. Each state will pick its best players for the upcoming season.

The teams announced a few new player contracts in July 2025. Some players got big contracts while others got rookie deals. International stars play alongside young local players. This helps the young guys learn from experienced cricketers.

State cricket bosses want balanced squads. They need experienced players who can win matches. They also need young players who can grow and improve. The contracts tell us what each state wants to achieve this year.

Squads & Captains Of Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26

As of yet, no teams or captains have been announced for the Australian One-Day Cup’s 2025-26 season. However, below is the table of last year’s captains and players, which will give you an idea of what we can see this year.

No.	Team	Captain	Star Players
1	New South Wales	Pat Cummins	Steve Smith, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
2	South Australia	Alex Carey	Travis Head, Henry Thornton
3	Western Australia	Ashton Turner	Cameron Bancroft, Jhye Richardson
4	Victoria	Peter Handscomb	Marcus Harris, Will Sutherland
5	Queensland	Usman Khawaja	Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw
6	Tasmania	Jordan Silk	Tim Paine, Jackson Bird

Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26 Stars and Rising Talent

Each team brings different strengths and players to watch during the tournament:

No.	Team	2024 Captain	Key Players
1	South Australia	Alex Carey	Travis Head, Henry Thornton
2	Western Australia	Ashton Turner	Mahli Beardman, Joel Curtis
3	New South Wales	Moises Henriques	Steve Smith, Sean Abbott
4	Victoria	Peter Handscomb	Marcus Harris, Will Sutherland
5	Queensland	Usman Khawaja	Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw
6	Tasmania	Jordan Silk	Tim Paine, Jackson Bird

Western Australia spent lots of money on young cricketers this year. Under-19 players got professional contracts for the first time. South Australia wants to keep winning with its international stars.

Steve Smith is back playing domestic cricket for the NSW Blues. He’ll play with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Travis Head and Alex Carey will try to win another title for South Australia.

Usman Khawaja, one of the best batsmen in Australia, is leading the batting lineup of Queensland. Sam Konstas got a Cricket Australia development contract. Henry Thornton and Jhye Richardson bowl really fast. Young players across all states got rookie contracts to help them develop.

Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26 Match Schedule

Here is the full schedule of the Australia One-Day Cup, 2025-26 season, with a total of 21 matches barring the finals.

No.	Match	Date	Day	Time (GMT)	Venue
Match 1	New South Wales vs Tasmania	16 Sep	Tuesday	12:00 AM	Sydney
Match 2	Queensland vs Victoria	17 Sep	Wednesday	12:00 AM	Brisbane
Match 3	Tasmania vs Victoria	19 Sep	Friday	3:30 AM	Brisbane
Match 4	New South Wales vs South Australia	20 Sep	Saturday	12:00 AM	Sydney
Match 5	Queensland vs Western Australia	21 Sep	Sunday	3:30 AM	Brisbane
Match 6	South Australia vs Western Australia	24 Sep	Wednesday	12:30 AM	Adelaide
Match 7	Queensland vs Tasmania	09 Oct	Thursday	12:00 AM	Brisbane
Match 8	South Australia vs Victoria	09 Oct	Thursday	12:30 AM	Adelaide
Match 9	Western Australia vs New South Wales	09 Oct	Thursday	5:30 AM	W.A.C.A
Match 10	Victoria vs New South Wales	20 Oct	Monday	12:00 AM	Melbourne
Match 11	Tasmania vs Western Australia	20 Oct	Monday	12:00 AM	Hobart
Match 12	South Australia vs Queensland	20 Oct	Monday	12:30 AM	Adelaide
Match 13	New South Wales vs Queensland	03 Nov	Monday	12:00 AM	Sydney
Match 14	Tasmania vs South Australia	15 Nov	Saturday	12:00 AM	Hobart
Match 15	Victoria vs Western Australia	02 Dec	Tuesday	12:00 AM	Melbourne
Match 16	New South Wales vs South Australia	10 Feb	Tuesday	12:00 AM	Sydney
Match 17	Victoria vs Queensland	10 Feb	Tuesday	12:00 AM	Melbourne
Match 18	Western Australia vs Tasmania	10 Feb	Tuesday	5:30 AM	W.A.C.A
Match 19	Queensland vs South Australia	21 Feb	Saturday	12:00 AM	Brisbane
Match 20	Tasmania vs New South Wales	21 Feb	Saturday	3:30 AM	Hobart
Match 21	Western Australia vs Victoria	21 Feb	Saturday	5:30 AM	W.A.C.A
Final	TBA vs TBA	28 Feb	Saturday	TBA	TBA

All times listed are GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Local start times vary by venue – typically 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM across different Australian time zones.

Twenty-one group matches happen before the final. The tournament runs from September to February. All the teams travel to different grounds around Australia, and with the finals being on the 28th of February in 2026, neither of the two teams playing will be in their home venue.

Players To Watch Out For In Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26

South Australia faces huge pressure this season. No team has ever defended both domestic trophies before. Their players know everyone wants to beat the champions. Mental pressure could affect their performance throughout the long season.

Steve Smith’s return to domestic cricket creates massive excitement. Fans haven’t seen him play state cricket for years. He is teaming up with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and even Mitchell Starc. The NSW Blues suddenly look very strong with these superstars.

Western Australia decided to gamble on young talent this year. They gave contracts to teenagers instead of experienced players. This could work really well or fail badly. It will still be very interesting to watch the young players in the game. 

There is a chance that Usman Khawaja will retire from domestic cricket after this season, given the fact that he is getting older and wants to focus more on international cricket. Queensland’s young players need to learn from him while they still can.

Australia One-Day Cup History: From 1969 To The Dean Jones Trophy Era

The One-Day Cup started way back in the 1960s and 1970s. Over the 50 years that the tournament has been going on, cricket has changed loads, and it still goes through constant changes. The tournament recently got renamed to honor Dean Jones.

Dean Jones is a legendary Australian cricketer who was a well-celebrated captain of the national team in the 1980s and 1990s. With his aggressive batting style, he completely shifted limited-overs cricket. Many legends of the sport have found their place through the tournament. 

Ricky Ponting is one of the household names who was discovered here. Players like Adam Gilchrist, David Warner, and even Steve Smith participated in the matches in their early tournaments. It has an amazing history of giving Australia its future cricket super-talent.

Recent Champions: One-Day Cup Winners 2020-2025

The past five winners show just how competitive this tournament really is:

Season	Winner	Runner-Up	Final Venue
2024-25	South Australia	Victoria	Adelaide Oval
2023-24	Western Australia	New South Wales	Perth Stadium
2022-23	Western Australia	Queensland	Perth Stadium
2021-22	Tasmania	Western Australia	Bellerive Oval
2020-21	Western Australia	New South Wales	Bankwest Stadium

South Australia’s 2025 win was their first in ages. Western Australia dominated before that. They won three titles in four years. Tasmania surprised everyone in 2022 by beating Western Australia in the final.

Australia One-Day Cup Records & Stats to Know

The competition has evolved a lot since starting in 1969-70. Different formats were tried over the decades. Western Australia holds most championship titles in the tournament’s long history.

They’ve been incredibly successful in limited-overs cricket. South Australia finally broke through in 2025. Their 13-year wait was worth it when they won both domestic competitions.

The format now has one round-robin stage followed by a final. All six states also compete in the Sheffield Shield first-class tournament. Some players prefer one-day cricket while others like the longer format better.

Where To Watch The Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26?

Cricket fans have several options to follow all the action throughout the tournament season:

Fox Cricket broadcasts every single match on television. Kayo Sports streams matches live for subscribers. The Cricket Australia app provides live scores and video highlights for mobile users.

Which Team Won The Most Titles?

Western Australia leads the all-time championship count by quite a margin. They’ve won this tournament 17 times since 1969. Different generations of Western Australian cricketers contributed to this success.

Their dominance in limited-overs cricket lasted for decades. South Australia finally ended its own drought in 2025. It took them over ten years to win another One-Day Cup title.

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Conclusion: Australia One-Day Cup Is A Significant Part Of The Australian Cricket Scene

South Australia knows they have a target on its back this season. Every team wants to beat the champions who won both major domestic trophies. International stars are coming home from overseas tours.

They bring experience and skill back to domestic cricket. Young versus old battles will happen in every match. The tournament runs for months with lots of cricket to enjoy.

Different playing styles and team strategies make each match unpredictable. Cricket fans love watching future Australian stars develop their skills against experienced international players.

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