Cup Format

The County Cricket League Cup will be played during the season (see fixture list). The final of the cup will be the last match of the season.

The cup will involve all 20 teams of the league, and will be played in the same style as league matches.

Any ties/draws in league matches will be resolved with the team with the most total performance points advancing.

All cup matches will be played at each team's third ground. Which in most cases means their reserve ground.

First Round:
12 teams will receive a bye, and the remaining 8 teams will contest for a place in the second round in a knockout style match.

Second Round:
The remaining 16 teams will play each other in a one of test, with the winner advancing.

Quarter-Finals:
The remaining 8 teams will play each other in a one of test, with the winner advancing.

Semi-Finals:
The remaining 4 teams will play each other in a one of test, with the winner advancing.

Final:
The final will take place after the last league turn of the season. It will be played in a three game series, and the winner be The County Cricket League Cup champions!

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