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Birmingham Bears vs Glamorgan, CC_2026, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Birmingham Bears won the toss and choose to bowl first
Match Drawn
Warwickshire have won four of the previous five county meetings against Glamorgan.
- Warwickshire’s Oliver Hannon-Dalby claimed seven wickets in the last match to secure a win against Yorkshire.
- Kiran Carlson has led from the front for Glamorgan, scoring 457 runs at an average of 57.12.
- All-rounder Beau Webster has been vital for Warwickshire’s success, taking six wickets while also scoring 268 runs.
Warwickshire are our picks for the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | County Championship Division One 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 9.3°C|Partly cloudy |
WRW vs GLA Match Prediction & Analysis
Warwickshire will take on Glamorgan in match 28 of the 2026 County Championship Division One in Birmingham. Warwickshire have made a strong start to the season, registering two wins, one loss, and two draws from their first five matches. Those results have lifted them to second place in the table with 74 points. Their confidence will also be high after a dominant innings win over Yorkshire in the previous fixture.
Glamorgan have also opened their campaign well, recording two wins, along with one defeat and two draws. They currently sit fifth in the standings with 69 points and have stayed competitive through the opening phase of the tournament. That said, Warwickshire head into this contest with a slight advantage as they have beaten Glamorgan in four of the last five county clashes, which gives them a boost ahead of this Birmingham fixture.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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WRW
258/10 in 45.1 5.71
277/9 in 48.0 5.77
GLA
W
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GLA
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Last 3 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Birmingham Bears Preview
Warwickshire have made an excellent start to their County Championship Division One campaign, winning two of their first five matches while losing only once. That performance has lifted them to second place in the standings, and they head into this clash against Glamorgan with plenty of confidence after a dominant 377-run victory over Yorkshire in their previous outing.
Sam Hain has been Warwickshire’s standout batter this season, scoring 423 runs in six innings at an average of 70.50. He already has one century and three fifties in the competition, and his consistency has been one of the major reasons behind Warwickshire’s strong start. Ed Barnard has also contributed heavily with 338 runs at an average of 42.25, including one hundred and one fifty, giving the side another reliable presence in the batting unit.
Opener Robert Yates has enjoyed an impressive campaign as well, making 332 runs in eight innings at an average of 41.50. The youngster already has three fifties this season and is fresh off a sublime knock of 81 in the second innings of the previous game against Yorkshire. Then there is Dan Mousley, who has added further depth with 295 runs at an average of 36.87.
The bowling attack has been led brilliantly by Ethan Bamber, who has claimed 21 wickets in 10 innings at an outstanding average of 25.04. Jordan Thompson has also been highly effective with 12 wickets at 29.08, while Michael Booth and Ed Barnard have chipped in with important breakthroughs regularly. Warwickshire’s attack looked particularly strong in the win against Yorkshire, where they bundled the opposition out for 152 and 171 across the two innings.
Key Players: Sam Hain, Ed Barnard, Ethan Bamber
Birmingham Bears Predicted Playing XI:
Alex Davies (wk), Robert Yates, Dan Mousley, Sam Hain, Beau Webster, Ed Barnard (c), Zen Malik, Jordan Thompson, Ethan Bamber, Michael Booth, Oliver Hannon-Dalby
Birmingham Bears Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division One 2026
Birmingham Bears Actual Playing XI:
Oliver Hannon Dalby, Alex Davies, Robert Yates, Dan Mousley, Sam Hain, Zen Malik, Ed Barnard, Beau Webster, Jordan Thompson, Ethan Bamber, Nathan Gilchrist
Glamorgan Preview
Glamorgan have had a decent start to their County Championship Division One campaign and currently sit fifth on the table after the opening rounds of the season. They have managed two wins from their last two matches, and have also lost one while drawing two. Glamorgan’s previous outing against Somerset ended in a close two-wicket win as they chased down a target of 283 on the final day.
Skipper Kiran Carlson has been Glamorgan’s standout batter so far this season, scoring 457 runs in nine innings at an average of 57.12. He already has two half-centuries and a hundred in the competition and continues to anchor the middle order with his experience. Opener Asa Tribe has also left his mark with 310 runs at an average of 38.75, including three half-centuries. The pair have carried much of the batting responsibility for Glamorgan during the early part of the campaign.
Colin Ingram has been steady with 272 runs in eight innings at an average of 34 and remains an important player in the middle order. Zain-ul-Hassan has also shown promise with useful contributions at the top of the order, while Sean Dickson continues to provide stability down the order when required.
The bowling attack has depended heavily on Timm van der Gugten, who has claimed 20 wickets in nine innings at an average of 22.85. Ryan Hadley has also bowled well with 19 wickets this season, while Mason Crane has added variety through the middle overs with his leg-spin and taken 18 scalps.
Overall, though, Glamorgan’s attack has struggled at times to consistently take 20 wickets in matches against stronger batting sides.
Key Players: Kiran Carlson, Asa Tribe, Timm van der Gugten
Glamorgan Predicted Playing XI:
Asa Tribe, Zain-ul-Hassan, Kiran Carlson (c), Ben Kellaway, Colin Ingram, Sean Dickson, Chris Cooke (wk), Mason Crane, Timm van der Gugten, Ryan Hadley, Tom Norton
Glamorgan Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division One 2026
Glamorgan Actual Playing XI:
Asa Tribe, Tom Norton, Zain-ul-Hassan, Mason Crane, Sean Dickson, Timm van der Gugten, Ben Kellaway, Colin Ingram, Chris Cooke, Kiran Carlson, Ryan Hadley
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Birmingham is expected to witness mostly cool and cloudy conditions across the four days, with temperatures hovering around 13-16°C during playing hours. While May 15 and 16 should see a fair amount of cloud cover with only a slight threat of rain, showers are more likely on May 18, which could cause brief interruptions during the final day’s play.
WRW vs GLA Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Edgbaston has produced fairly balanced red-ball surfaces in the 2026 County Championship season, with the last three first-innings totals at the venue reading 328, 190, and 147, giving an average first-innings score of around 221 runs. The highest team total posted here this season, though, is Warwickshire’s 554, showing that the venue gets better for batting by the second and third days.
The surface has continued to offer assistance to seam bowlers early in the innings, particularly under Birmingham’s overcast conditions, but batting becomes significantly easier once the new ball softens. Unlike some flatter county venues, Edgbaston has rewarded patient batting rather than outright aggression, while spinners have generally become more influential later in matches.
Teams winning the toss often prefer bowling first, although first-innings totals in the 325-375 range have usually proven competitive in Division One matches here.
Toss: To Bowl
With heavy clouds forecast on the first two days, the captain who wins the toss might well opt to bowl, exploit the helpful conditions for seamers, and dismiss the opposition for a low total.
WRW vs GLA
Winning Prediction
Warwickshire head into this match in strong form after making an impressive start to their County Championship campaign. They currently sit near the top end of the Division One table and have looked one of the more balanced sides in the competition so far. Glamorgan, meanwhile, have struggled in the opening rounds but have come back strongly, winning their last two matches.
A lot could come down to how Glamorgan handle Warwickshire’s in-form batting unit, especially Sam Hain, Ed Barnard, and Robert Yates. The trio have scored heavily this season and have regularly given Warwickshire strong totals and stability through the middle order. If Glamorgan’s bowlers fail to break partnerships early, Warwickshire could quickly take control of the contest.
At the same time, Glamorgan do possess enough quality to stay competitive, particularly through Kiran Carlson and Timm van der Gugten, who have carried much of the batting and bowling responsibility this season. However, Warwickshire’s pace attack, led by Ethan Bamber and Jordan Thompson, has consistently found ways to create pressure and looks slightly stronger overall heading into this fixture.
Warwickshire are our picks for the winners of this clash.
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