Lancashire sit uncomfortably in the third and final qualification spot having already played all their matches, while hot on their heels are Durham, who travel to Headingley in the final game with destiny firmly in their grip.

Here, we break down all the possibilities.

Lancashire

Having already played their eight matches, gathering ten points, the third spot will belong to the Red Rose should Durham lose out in their match against Yorkshire. If Durham win, then Lancashire’s 50-over campaign is over.

Durham

Durham’s trip to Yorkshire will be watched closely by those at Lancashire, who will be reluctantly supporting their rivals in a bid to see their team grab the final qualifying spot. A Durham win at Headingley would guarantee them a knockouts spot, while a loss would see them miss out on qualification and allow Lancashire to hold onto third position.

If Durham win and Worcestershire lose, then the New Road side will sneak into second, while a highly unlikely scenario involving a crazy NRR swing could see Durham shoot to top spot, should Notts lose heavily and Worcestershire lose alongside a massive win for Cameron Bancroft’s side.

Weather

Rain could just save the day for Lancashire, as a rain-affected one-point haul for Durham would not be enough to sneak the fourth place side into the qualification spots, and would see Lancashire remain in third.