THE 2024/25 One-Day Cup returns from its hiatus tomorrow, leaving as good a time as ever to get caught up on the state of play. South Australia, last season’s wooden spooner, currently tops the table, while three-time reigning champion Western Australia is struggling in last spot.

Tasmania and New South Wales will recommence the campaign at UTAS Stadium in Launceston after a two-month break. That standalone fixture is set to be followed by a pair of triple-headers on February 13 and 23. After that, the top two teams will face off for the title on March 1.

Queensland’s Matthew Renshaw leads the batting charts having notched a century in his last game before the break. He overtook New South Wales gloveman Josh Philippe, though the latter still boasts the season’s highest score after blasting 139 against former side, Western Australia.

In the bowling stakes, Sam Elliott‘s historic seven-wicket haul sees him lead all comers. Tasmanian allrounder Beau Webster is breathing down his neck with 11 poles at an average of just 5.81. His exploits have earned higher honours, as well as the Men’s Domestic Player of the Year award.

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STANDINGS

1. South Australia | 3-1 (1 NR) | 0.172 NRR | 16 points
2. Victoria | 3-2 | -0.320 NRR | 13 points
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3. Queensland | 2-2 (1 NR) | 0.678 NRR | 11 points
4. New South Wales | 2-1 (1 NR) | 0.620 NRR | 11 points
5. Tasmania | 1-2 (1 NR) | 0.367 NRR | 7 points
6. Western Australia | 1-4 | -1.053 NRR | 4 points

Win = 4 points | NR/draw/tie = 1 point
Batting bonus point = 1 point

LEADING RUN SCORERS

Matthew Renshaw (QLD) – 283 runs @ 70.75 | 120.42 SR | 122 HS | 50 x2, 100 x1
Josh Philippe (NSW) – 202 runs @ 67.33 | 104.12 SR | 139 HS | 100 x1
Usman Khawaja (QLD) – 175 runs @ 58.33 | 88.83 SR | 76 HS | 50 x2
Daniel Drew (SA) – 165 runs @ 55.00 | 93.75 SR | 108* HS | 100 x1
Mackenzie Harvey (SA) – 158 runs @ 52.66 | 107.48 SR | 134* HS | 100 x1

TOP KNOCKS:

Josh Philippe (NSW) – 139 (119) vs. WA @ Cricket Central
Nathan McSweeney (SA) – 137 (131) vs. QLD @ Allan Border Field
Mackenzie Harvey (SA) – 134* (110) vs. VIC @ Karen Rolton Oval
Matthew Renshaw (QLD) – 122 (99) vs. TAS @ Bellerive Oval
Daniel Drew (SA) – 108* (86) vs. VIC @ Karen Rolton Oval

LEADING WICKET TAKERS

Sam Elliott (VIC) – 12 wickets @ 16.66 | 5.97 economy | 7-12 BBI
Beau Webster (TAS) – 11 wickets @ 5.81 | 4.00 economy | 6-17 BBI
Peter Siddle (VIC) – 10 wickets @ 17.40 | 5.24 economy | 5-49 BBI
Jhye Richardson (WA) – 9 wickets @ 15.88 | 5.39 economy | 5-63 BBI
Mitchell Swepson (QLD) – 9 wickets @ 20.55 | 4.74 economy | 4-40 BBI

BEST SPELLS:

Sam Elliott (VIC) – 7-12 (8.0) vs. TAS @ Junction Oval
Beau Webster (TAS) – 6-17 (6.0) vs. WA @ WACA Ground
Bryce Jackson (WA) – 6-31 (9.0) vs. SA @ Cricket Central
Nathan McAndrew (SA) – 5-40 (10.0) vs. WA @ Cricket Central
Peter Siddle (VIC) – 5-49 (9.0) vs. NSW @ Junction Oval

REMAINING FIXTURES

Wednesday February 5:

Tasmania vs. New South Wales @ UTAS Stadium, Launceston

Thursday February 13:

Queensland vs. New South Wales @ Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Western Australia vs. South Australia @ WACA Ground, Perth
Tasmania vs. Victoria @ Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Sunday February 23:

New South Wales vs. Victoria @ Cricket Central, Sydney
Queensland vs. Western Australia @ The Gabba, Brisbane
South Australia vs. Tasmania @ Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

THE FINAL

1st vs. 2nd
Saturday March 1 @ TBC

It’s a relatively straightforward format for finals in Australian domestic cricket. The teams with the best two home-and-away records will meet in a one-off final to decide who takes home the Marsh One-Day Cup. The minor premier earns hosting rights for the fixture on Saturday March 1.