Worcestershire vs Gloucestershire, CC2026, Today Match Prediction

WOR vs GLO Match Prediction & Analysis

Worcestershire will take on Gloucestershire in the 31st Match of the County Championship Division Two 2026 at the County Ground, New Road, Worcester. The match is scheduled to begin on 19 June 2026 at 3:30 PM IST and will be played over four days. The County Championship Division Two is England’s premier first-class competition for counties aiming to secure promotion to Division One. 

Worcestershire have had a mixed campaign so far, winning two of their seven matches and accumulating 75 points to occupy seventh place in the standings. Gloucestershire, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency, managing just one victory from seven matches and sitting at the bottom of the table with 35 points. 

Worcestershire also hold the recent head-to-head advantage, remaining unbeaten in the last three meetings between the two sides. With both teams eager to improve their position in the standings and gain momentum for the second half of the season, an intriguing battle awaits at Worcester.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

WOR

L L L W W

WOR

265/10 in 76.5 3.45

CC2026

Middlesex beat Worcestershire by 141 runs 12 Jun 2026

MID

339/10 in 108.5 3.11

NOR

162/4 in 16.0 10.12

T20BLAST

Northamptonshire won by 6 wickets 09 Jun 2026

WOR

154/5 in 18.0 8.56

GLO

148/8 in 20.0 7.4

T20BLAST

Gloucestershire beat Worcestershire by 3 runs 07 Jun 2026

WOR

145/10 in 20.0 7.25

WOR

168/8 in 20.0 8.4

T20BLAST

Worcestershire beat Glamorgan by 27 runs 05 Jun 2026

GLA

141/10 in 19.3 7.23

WOR

142/4 in 18.5 7.54

T20BLAST

Worcestershire beat Birmingham Bears by 6 wickets 29 May 2026

WRW

141/10 in 19.5 7.11

GLO

L W W W L

NOR

465/10 in 117.5 3.95

CC2026

Northamptonshire beat Gloucestershire by 7 wickets 12 Jun 2026

GLO

268/10 in 86.1 3.11

GLO

148/8 in 20.0 7.4

T20BLAST

Gloucestershire beat Worcestershire by 3 runs 07 Jun 2026

WOR

145/10 in 20.0 7.25

GLO

138/3 in 14.1 9.74

T20BLAST

Gloucestershire won by 7 wickets 05 Jun 2026

SOM

137/8 in 20.0 6.85

YOR

161/10 in 17.4 9.11

T20BLAST

Gloucestershire beat Yorkshire by 56 runs 31 May 2026

GLO

217/6 in 20.0 10.85

NOR

166/3 in 16.2 10.16

T20BLAST

Northamptonshire beat Gloucestershire by 7 wickets 29 May 2026

GLO

164/9 in 20.0 8.2

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Worcestershire Preview

Worcestershire have endured a challenging County Championship Division Two campaign so far, winning two of their seven matches, losing three, and drawing two. Their victories came against Kent by an innings and 2 runs and Middlesex by 57 runs. However, they have suffered defeats to Northamptonshire by an innings and 177 runs, Durham by nine wickets, and Middlesex by 141 runs in their latest outing.

Worcestershire head into this contest on the back of a disappointing 141-run defeat to Middlesex at Worcester. Chasing a daunting target of 358, they were bowled out for 216 in their second innings. Ben Allison fought hard with 89 off 124 balls, while Henry Cullen contributed 28 from 91 deliveries, but the batting unit failed to build substantial partnerships. Earlier in the match, Matthew Waite top-scored with 69 in the first innings, while Ben Allison impressed with the ball, claiming 4/77 and 2/58 across the two Middlesex innings.

The batting will once again revolve around Jake Libby, Worcestershire’s leading run-scorer this season with 721 runs from 11 innings, including five half-centuries. Gareth Roderick has also been outstanding, amassing 634 runs at an average of 39.63. With the ball, Tom Taylor has been their standout performer, taking 24 wickets in seven matches, while Matthew Waite has provided excellent support with 20 wickets.

Worcestershire will be eager to bounce back from their recent defeat and use home conditions to strengthen their position in the Division Two standings.

Key Players: Jake Libby, Gareth Roderick, Tom Taylor, Matthew Waite

Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:

Daniel Lategan, Jake Libby, Gareth Roderick (wk), Brett D’Oliveira (c), Matthew Waite, Henry Cullen, Ethan Brookes, Tom Taylor, Beyers Swanepoel, Ben Allison, Adam Finch.

Worcestershire Actual Playing XI:

Ben Allison, Fateh Singh, Beyers Swanepoel, Daniel Lategan, Jake Libby, Brett D Oliveira, Gareth Roderick, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Ethan Brookes, Adam Hose

Gloucestershire Preview

Gloucestershire have endured a difficult start to their County Championship Division Two 2026 campaign, winning just one of their seven matches while losing the other six. Their only victory came against Derbyshire, whom they defeated by 10 wickets. Their defeats include losses by an innings and 14 runs against Middlesex, an innings and 225 runs against Durham, four wickets against Lancashire, two wickets against Kent, two wickets against Northamptonshire, and seven wickets against Northamptonshire in their most recent outing. As a result, they sit at the bottom of the table with 35 points.

Gloucestershire enter this match following a seven-wicket defeat to Northamptonshire at Northampton. After conceding 465 in the first innings, they were bowled out for 268 despite valuable contributions from Graeme van Buuren (76) and James Bracey (72). Gloucestershire showed resilience in the second innings, with James Bracey producing a magnificent unbeaten 148 off 229 balls and captain Cameron Bancroft adding 64, helping the side reach 387. However, Northamptonshire comfortably chased the target. With the ball, Kristian Clarke was the standout performer, claiming 6/109 in the first innings, while Will Williams and Matt Taylor picked up a wicket each in the chase.

The batting unit will once again rely heavily on James Bracey, Gloucestershire’s leading run-scorer this season with 512 runs at an average of 42.66, while Miles Hammond has provided solid support with 427 runs, including a century. In the bowling department, Will Williams leads the attack with 22 wickets. Gloucestershire have shown fighting spirit despite their position in the standings and they will believe they can challenge Worcestershire away from home.

Key Players: James Bracey, Cameron Bancroft, Will Williams, Graeme van Buuren

Gloucestershire Predicted Playing XI:

Cameron Bancroft (c), Joe Phillips, Tommy Boorman, Miles Hammond, James Bracey (wk), Graeme van Buuren, Jack Taylor, Kristian Clarke, Daaryoush Ahmed, Matt Taylor, Will Williams

Gloucestershire Actual Playing XI:

Cameron Bancroft, James Bracey, Miles Hammond, Will Williams, Luke Charlesworth, Jack Taylor, GLV Buuren, Tommy Boorman, Joe Phillips, Kristian Clarke, Daz Ahmed

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather on the match day at County Ground, New Road, Worcester is expected to be partly cloudy with pleasant conditions throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 23°C and a low of 13°C. There is only a slight possibility of brief showers, with no major interruptions expected. Overall, excellent weather is expected for this County Championship fixture.

WOR vs GLO Pitch Report

The venue of the match is County Ground, New Road, Worcester. Established in 1899, it has served as the home ground of Worcestershire County Cricket Club for more than a century. The average first-innings score is 210 in 8 Tests here, suggests that conditions often assist seam bowlers early in the game before easing out for batting.

Toss: To Bat

The Test record at County Ground, New Road, Worcester favors teams that bowl first. Of the last 8 Tests played at the venue, teams batting first have won 0 matches, while teams bowling first have won 4 matches. With helpful conditions for fast bowlers during the opening sessions and a relatively low average first-innings score, the captain winning the toss should look to bowl first.