One-Day Cup essentials: All you need to know ahead of Friday's matches

The Cricketer looks ahead to another round of fixtures from the 50-over tournament with many of the favourites in action

North Group

Northamptonshire v Worcestershire

Where: The County Ground

When: Friday, April 26 - 11am

Lowdown: Two midtable sides look to land a decisive blow in the race for the knock-out stage.

One to watch: Two centuries in 2019 for Daryl Mitchell make him a marked man.

Weather: A clear start makes way for rain throughout the afternoon.

Tickets: Adults £15, 15-17 £8, 3-14 £5 - click here for more details

Prediction: Northamptonshire

Nottinghamshire v Leicestershire

Where: Trent Bridge

When: Friday, April 26 - 11am

Lowdown: North group pace-setters Notts bid to continue their pursuit of a top three place.

One to watch: Harry Dearden scored his maiden List A fifty against Worcestershire and is highly thought of.

Weather: Rain with sunny spells through the afternoon.

Tickets: Adults £18, Under-16s £9 - click here for more details

Prediction: Nottinghamshire

^{Tom Lace is highly thought of at Derbyshire}

Warwickshire v Durham

Where: Edgbaston

When: Friday, April 26 - 11am

Lowdown: The Bears are still looking for their first win after a tie and two defeats in their opening three games.

One to watch: Much is expected of Ben Raine at Durham following his switch from Leicestershire.

Weather: Cloudy yet bright start to the day with rain likely to take over.

Tickets: Adults £15, Under-17s free - click here for more details

Prediction: Durham

Yorkshire v Derbyshire

Where: Headingley

When: Friday, April 26 - 11am

Lowdown: The Vikings seek to put their Roses defeat to Lancashire behind them and cure their inconsistent start to the season.

One to watch: Twenty-year-old batsman Tom Lace is quickly developing a reputation at Derby.

Weather: Some sun to begin with but becoming overcast as the day progresses.

Tickets: Adults £15, Under-17s £5 - click here for more details

Prediction: Yorkshire

^{Ben Raine swapped Leicester for Chester-le-Street in the off-season}

South Group

Hampshire v Gloucestershire

Where: The Ageas Bowl

When: Friday, April 26 - 11am

Lowdown: Hants put their 100 per cent record on the line when they host Chris Dent's side.

One to watch: French-born Benny Howell has produced some encouraging performances with bat and ball.

Weather: Intermittent rain throughout.

Tickets: Adults £16, Under-17s £5 - click here for more details

Prediction: Hampshire

Somerset v Essex

Where: Taunton

When: Friday, April 26 - 1pm

Lowdown: Somerset aim to maintain their impressive start to the season when they welcome the struggling Eagles.

One to watch: Azhar Ali seems to be finally hitting form after a poor start to the campaign.

Weather: Pleasant start to the day but rain is expected.

Tickets: Adults £22, Under-18s £5 - click here for more details

Prediction: Somerset

^{Benny Howell took 2-39 in Gloucestershire's win over Kent}