In a captivating reveal that has cricket enthusiasts buzzing, Somerset County Cricket Club has unfurled its tapestry of encounters for the 2025 season. This long-awaited announcement includes the meticulously confirmed timings for both the heralded County Championship and the vibrant Metro Bank Cup, a showcase sure to engage fans across the spectrum.
The prestigious County Championship, set to bear the Rothesay banner for the next triennium, has laid its foundation alongside the equally anticipated Metro Bank One-Day Cup competitions for both men and women. Excitement is palpable as teams gear up to battle for glory.
As the season dawns, Somerset kickstarts their pursuit of the illustrious Rothesay County Championship title at home against Worcestershire. Soon after, they’ll set their sights on away confrontations with Sussex and Hampshire, culminating in an electrifying encounter with reigning champions, Surrey.
Somerset’s county championship fixtures revealed (Image: Somerset CCC)
The Rothesay County Championship will spring into action on Friday, April 4th, unfurling a rich tapestry of competition that spans eight thrilling rounds throughout April and May. As summer blooms, the excitement will escalate, featuring Kookaburra balls in play during rounds at the end of June and July, all leading to a climactic finish with three rounds in September to wrap up the domestic cricketing summer.
ROTHESAY COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP – DIVISION ONE: The elite lineup includes Somerset, Durham, Essex, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Yorkshire.
FORMAT: Each county is set to engage in a fierce duel, totaling 14 matches—seven on home turf and seven as guests. The team that claims the top position at the season’s end earns the coveted champion’s crown, while the bottom two face the grim specter of relegation to Division Two.
Meanwhile, in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup arena, Somerset’s men, having tasted the bittersweet flavor of being runners-up, will embark on their journey with a trip to Radlett to challenge Middlesex. The Somerset women kick off their campaign with an away match against Surrey at Beckenham, both eager to ignite their aspirations.
In Group B of this exhilarating cup, Somerset will compete against Yorkshire, Kent Spitfires, Lancashire, Durham, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Middlesex, and Sussex Sharks.
