Bears start Metro Bank One Day Cup at Scarborough

Warwickshire launch their Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign against Yorkshire at Scarborough tomorrow, aiming to go one better than last season’s run to the semi-finals.

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2025-08-04T16:57:57.000Z

The Bears reached the last four last year before suffering a 39-run defeat to Glamorgan in Cardiff. This time round, again under the leadership of Ed Barnard with club captain Alex Davies away for The Hundred, the objective is very much to go all the way and lift the trophy, says first-team coach Ian Westwood.

“We will field a very young side at times but all the evidence is that our younger players are growing into the side and capable of making an impact. Hopefully they will flourish among the senior players, led by Ed who was brilliant in the comp last year. He was our top scorer and top wicket-taker and captained the side really well.

“He had a great Blast campaign for us this year so I am a bit surprised that he didn’t get a wildcard call up for The Hundred. But that’s good for us and I know how fired up he is to lead us in the 50-over format again.”

Warwickshire’s campaign starts up on the east Yorkshire coast at Scarborough, one of county cricket’s great historical homes. The Bears have played out many memorable matches at North Marine Road since their first visit there in 1899 when they were sentenced to a 167-run championship defeat by Schofield Haigh’s 12 for 45 in the match.

Westwood believes it is a fantastic venue for his side to start their 50-over season. A buoyant and, at times, belligerent atmosphere is promised.

“Scarborough is a great place to start,” the coach said. “I have told the younger guys about how good the atmosphere is and about some of the abuse I have had there! It will be really good experience for them and it’s a great opportunity for the guys to put in a strong performance right at the start of the tournament.”