# One Day Cup group stage reaches climax amid another heatwave

The One Day Cup group stage in English county cricket is coming to a decisive point, with teams fighting for knockout spots in extreme heat. Another heatwave has affected play, making conditions a key factor in the competition's outcome.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/99-94-cricket-blog/2026/aug/11/one-day-cup-group-stage-another-heatwave) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:47:08 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/11/ben-stokes-worcestershire-durham-metro-bank-one-day-cup-cricket) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:35:51 GMT