Worcestershire vs Gloucestershire, 99th Match, T20 Blast 2026

Worcestershire vs Gloucestershire, 99th Match, T20 Blast 2026

The 99th match of the 2026 T20 Blast between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire has not started yet; it is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 10, 2026, at New Road, Worcester. 

Match Schedule & Details

  • Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
  • Time: 5:30 PM Local Time / 4:30 PM GMT / 11:00 PM IST
  • Venue: New Road, Worcester, England
  • Broadcast: Live scores, commentary, and updates will be available on platforms like Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.

Standings & Current Form

Both teams are currently neck-and-neck in the Central & West Group table, putting high stakes on this fixture: 

Standings & Current Form

Points Table Summary: Gloucestershire and Worcestershire are closely matched in the standings, with both teams securing 6 wins from 10 matches. Gloucestershire currently hold the advantage due to a stronger Net Run Rate of +0.556, while Worcestershire follow with an NRR of +0.038.

Team Standings Comparison

TeamPlayedWonLostPointsNet Run Rate
Gloucestershire106424+0.556
Worcestershire106424+0.038

Team squads with their playing role

Here is the breakdown of the Worcestershire Rapids and Gloucestershire squads categorized by their primary playing roles for the 2026 T20 Blast season: 

Worcestershire Rapids Squad Roster

Captain: Brett D’Oliveira
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Adam HoseTop-order / Middle-order Batter
Jake LibbyTop-order Batter
Rob JonesMiddle-order Batter
Dan LateganTop-order Batter
Isaac MohammedBatter
Gareth RoderickWicketkeeper-Batter
Henry CullenWicketkeeper-Batter
Brett D’OliveiraBatting All-rounder (Leg-spin)
Sikandar RazaBatting All-rounder (Off-spin)
Kashif AliBatting All-rounder (Leg-spin)
Tom TaylorBowling All-rounder (Right-arm Medium)
Ethan BrookesBowling All-rounder (Right-arm Medium)
Usama MirLeg-spin Bowler
Adam FinchRight-arm Medium-fast Bowler
Matthew WaiteRight-arm Medium-fast Bowler
Ben AllisonRight-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Beyers SwanepoelRight-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Ben GibbonLeft-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Fateh SinghSlow Left-arm Orthodox Bowler
Harry DarleyRight-arm Medium Bowler
Jack HomeRight-arm Medium Bowler

Gloucestershire Squad Roster

Captain: Jack Taylor
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Dawid MalanTop-order Batter
Miles HammondTop-order Batter
Cameron BancroftTop-order Batter / Wicketkeeper Option
Ben CharlesworthTop-order Batter
Joe PhillipsTop-order Batter
Tommy BoormanMiddle-order Batter
Kamran Singh DhariwalMiddle-order Batter
James BraceyWicketkeeper-Batter
Jack Taylor (C)Batting All-rounder (Off-spin)
D’Arcy ShortBatting All-rounder (Left-arm Wrist Spin)
Graeme van BuurenBatting All-rounder (Slow Left-arm)
Ollie PriceBatting All-rounder (Off-spin)
Liam ScottBatting All-rounder (Right-arm Medium)
Craig MilesBowling All-rounder (Right-arm Fast-medium)
Ed MiddletonAll-rounder (Leg-spin)
Marchant de LangeRight-arm Fast Bowler
David PayneLeft-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Matthew TaylorLeft-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Will WilliamsRight-arm Medium-fast Bowler
Duan JansenLeft-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Gabe BellRight-arm Medium-fast Bowler
James HayesRight-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Ahmed Mujtaba SyedSlow Left-arm Bowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Gloucestershire enters the match as a marginal favourite with a 54.5% chance of winning, while Worcestershire Rapids have a 45.5% win probability heading into the 99th match of the T20 Blast 2026. Analytical models and current market projections indicate a closely contested encounter.

Gloucestershire 54.5%
Worcestershire 45.5%
TeamWinning ProbabilityImplied Odds
Gloucestershire54.5%1.76
Worcestershire Rapids45.5%2.09

Format-Wise Head-to-Head Record

Worcestershire holds the upper hand historically in first-class cricket, while Gloucestershire maintains a slight edge in the shortest format of the game. 

The extensive format-wise head-to-head breakdown of matches between the two traditional English county rivals across their entire history reflects this balance:

Worcestershire vs Gloucestershire Format-Wise Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: Worcestershire and Gloucestershire have shared a closely contested rivalry across all major domestic formats. Worcestershire holds a slight overall advantage in First-Class cricket, while Gloucestershire leads narrowly in List A and Twenty20 encounters. The overall record remains highly competitive between both teams.

Format-Wise Head-to-Head Record

FormatTotal MatchesWorcestershire WinsGloucestershire WinsDrawn / Tied / No Result
First-Class (County Championship)193685966
List A (One-Day Cup)6831325
Twenty20 (T20 Blast)2310112
All Formats Combined28410910273

Match Day Weather Forecast

Match day is expected to bring exceptionally hot and clear weather, ensuring zero rain disruptions for the T20 clash. The UK Met Office has forecast a peak daytime temperature of 33°C, which will remain highly intense going into the evening.

The hourly breakdown during match hours at New Road, Worcester indicates optimal cricket conditions:

Hourly Match Forecast (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Weather Outlook: Hot and partly sunny conditions are expected throughout the match. Rain chances remain very low at 0% to 5%, while temperatures will gradually decrease from 34°C before the match to around 29°C after the final innings, providing suitable conditions for cricket.

Hourly Weather Forecast

TimeConditionsTemperatureRainHumidity
5:00 PM (Pre-Match)🌤️ Partly Sunny34°C5%30%
6:00 PM (Innings 1)🌤️ Partly Sunny33°C5%30%
7:00 PM (Innings 1 / Break)🌤️ Partly Sunny33°C5%31%
8:00 PM (Innings 2)🌤️ Partly Sunny32°C0%34%
9:00 PM (Innings 2 / Post-Match)🌤️ Partly Sunny29°C0%40%

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.
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