Gloucestershire vs Warwickshire Prediction & Match Preview – T20 Blast 2026
Match summary
Gloucestershire won by 47 runs: Gloucestershire 121 (16.1 ov), Warwickshire 74 (14.4 ov). Player of the match: Duan Jansen.
Gloucestershire host Warwickshire at Bristol in the T20 Blast. Key batters and bowlers, likely XIs, pitch report and our pick for the 9th match.
Match details
| Match | Gloucestershire vs Warwickshire, 9th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Date | 22 May 2026 |
| Venue | County Ground, Bristol |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Gloucestershire won by 47 runs |
| Player of the match | Duan Jansen |
| Our pick | Warwickshire ✗ |
| Toss pick | Gloucestershire |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Gloucestershire entertain Warwickshire at the County Ground in Bristol in the ninth match of the T20 Blast 2026. Reported dates for this game differ, so the date, start time and weather are not stated here.
Gloucestershire’s batting rests on D’Arcy Short, Cameron Bancroft, Miles Hammond, Ben Charlesworth and Graeme van Buuren, who are expected to supply stability through the top and middle order. David Payne, Ajeet Dale, Josh Shaw, Matt Taylor and Charlesworth are the main bowling options, charged with taking wickets at key moments.
Warwickshire, the 2014 T20 Blast champions, want to start well and build momentum. Sam Hain, Alex Davies, Dan Mousley, Robert Yates and Ed Barnard are the batters expected to score consistently. The attack features George Garton, Oliver Hannon-Dalby, Danny Briggs, Jake Lintott and Richard Gleeson, who will aim to break through and control the run flow.
Bristol rewards batters, so the team that handles the powerplay and the death overs better will probably win. Warwickshire’s experience gives them a small edge in our view.
Bristol is usually a batting-friendly ground that produces entertaining T20 cricket. The wicket gives good pace and consistent bounce, and batters can play their strokes once settled. Seamers may get a little help in the opening overs, particularly under cloud, before conditions ease. Spinners tend to rely on variations and accuracy. Scores of 170–190 are usually competitive.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 175–195 | 121 (16.1 ov) |
| Second innings | 165–185 | 74 (14.4 ov) |
Warwickshire
Warwickshire’s experienced bowling group and batting depth, built around Sam Hain and Alex Davies, give them a slight advantage.
Toss pick: Gloucestershire
FAQ
Who is our pick for Gloucestershire vs Warwickshire?
Warwickshire, who have the more experienced attack.
Which Gloucestershire batters should be watched?
D’Arcy Short, Cameron Bancroft, Miles Hammond, Ben Charlesworth and Graeme van Buuren carry the batting.
What is a competitive score at Bristol?
Our preview expects 175–195 in the first innings, with 170–190 generally competitive in T20 cricket here.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Gloucestershire
- Jack Taylorc
- Cameron Bancroftwk
- D’Arcy Short
- Oliver Price
- Ben Charlesworth
- Miles Hammond
- Graeme van Buuren
- Matt Taylor
- David Payne
- Ajeet Dale
- Josh Shaw
Warwickshire
- Alex Daviesc, wk
- Robert Yates
- Dan Mousley
- Sam Hain
- Ed Barnard
- George Garton
- Kai Smith
- Danny Briggs
- Jake Lintott
- Richard Gleeson
- Oliver Hannon-Dalby