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Birmingham Bears vs Gloucestershire, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Birmingham Bears won the toss and choose to bat first
Birmingham Bears beat Gloucestershire by 30 runs
Can the Birmingham Bears capitalize on the home advantage?
- Gloucestershire have won the last four games against the Birmingham Bears
- The team batting first has won the last four out of six games at this venue
- The average first innings in the last two seasons has been 173
Gloucestershire to win
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 24.3°C|Partly cloudy |
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WRW vs GLO Match Prediction & Analysis
The T20 Blast 2026 is at its most interesting phase, with teams fighting hard to reach the Top 8 and advance to the next round. Hosts, Birmingham Bears, will fight for their place in the next round as they take on Gloucestershire in the 82nd game. They have hurt their chances with a loss against Glamorgan in the last game. Gloucestershire are in good form and enter this game with a big win against Glamorgan.
Gloucestershire have done well this season and are well set for a place in the next round. They have won the last four games against the Bears, which will boost their confidence heading into this game. The Birmingham Bears have a good home record and must draw inspiration from those wins in this game. It will be interesting to see if they can overcome their poor form and win this game.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WRW
L
W
W
W
L
WRW
224/10 in 20.0 11.2
165/7 in 20.0 8.25
215/4 in 20.0 10.75
216/4 in 19.4 10.98
143/7 in 19.5 7.21
139/10 in 19.3 7.13
GLO
W
L
L
L
L
GLO
184/2 in 20.0 9.2
187/2 in 17.2 10.79
388/10 in 148.4 2.61
289/10 in 106.0 2.73
465/10 in 117.5 3.95
268/10 in 86.1 3.11
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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267/10 in 49.4
RLODC
Birmingham Bears beat Gloucestershire by 6 wickets
271/4 in 47.5
TEAMS PREVIEW
Birmingham Bears Preview
Ed Barnard and his team are having a nightmare of a season. They have struggled with consistency and dropped to 14th on the points table after a 7-wicket loss to Glamorgan. It was a poor show from their bowlers, failing to defend 184 runs. The team has a remote chance of reaching the next round, and Barnard must lead his team to a big win to keep hopes alive.
Robert Yates and Zen Malik aren't in the best form, and the team needs them to deliver an electrifying start. Beau Webster is among the best batters this season with 474 runs and must anchor the middle order with Sam Hain and Dan Mousley. Ed Barnard is a powerful striker and must add quick runs in the lower middle order with Kai Smith and Jordan Thompson.
The bowling attack hasn't been at its best this season. Chris Woakes and Richard Gleeson are experienced bowlers, and the team expects a good show from them with the new ball. Usman Tariq has been the most consistent bowler this season and must deliver a strong show in the middle overs with Dan Mousley. Jordan Thompson and Webster add depth to the attack, making it strong.
Interesting Stats
- Usman Tariq has picked up 11 wickets this season at an average of 19.81
- Beau Webser has made 474 runs this season at a strike rate of 150.47
BEARS Over/Under Betting Tips
Beau Webser First Innings Runs Over 25.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Birmingham Bears Predicted Playing XI:
Ed Barnard (c), Robert Yates, Zen Malik, Beau Webster, Sam Hain, Dan Mousley, Kai Smith (wk), Jordan Thompson, Chris Woakes, Richard Gleeson, Usman Tariq
Birmingham Bears Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Birmingham Bears Actual Playing XI:
Ed Barnard, Kai Smith, Jordan Thompson, Richard Gleeson, Zen Malik, Sam Hain, Dan Mousley, Chris Woakes, Robert Yates, Beau Webster, Usman Tariq
Gloucestershire Preview
Jack Taylor's team is making all the right moves this season. They have been consistent and now sit second on the points table, well set for a place in the next round. They defeated Surrey in the last game by 57 runs in a comprehensive show with the bat. They have enjoyed a good record against the Bears over the last few seasons, and Taylor aims to extend that lead with another strong performance.
D'Arcy Short played a knock of 92 runs in the last game and the team expects him to deliver a strong start with Dawid Malan. The middle order is strong, and the team expects good performances from Miles Hammond, Liam Scott, and Jack Taylor. Kamran Dhariwal, Graeme van Buuren, and James Brecey add strength to the batting in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack will feel confident after the strong performance in the last game. Matt Taylor and Liam Scott shared 4 wickets between them in the last game and aim to inflict early damage. James Hayes has been consistent and must do well in the middle overs with Marchant de Lange. The side expects Graeme van Buuren and Matt Taylor to deliver a strong show in the supporting role.
Interesting Stats
- Marchant de Lange has picked up 11 wickets this season at an economy of 20.70
- D'Arcy Short has made 251 runs this season at a strike rate of 156.87
GLO Over/Under Betting Tips
D'Arcy Short First Innings Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Gloucestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Jack Taylor (c), Miles Hammond, D'Arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Liam Scott, Kamran Dhariwal, Graeme van Buuren, James Brecey (wk), Marchant de Lange, Matt Taylor, James Hayes
Gloucestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Gloucestershire Actual Playing XI:
Liam Scott, Jack Taylor, GLV Buuren, James Bracey, Dawid Malan, Matt Taylor, D'Arcy Short, Kamran Dhariwal, Miles Hammond, Marchant de Lange, James Hayes
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies will be overcast, and there is a chance of light showers during the game. The maximum temperature predicted for the day is 17°C, and the humidity will be around 85%. The wicket will be flat, allowing the batters to play their strokes.
WRW vs GLO Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Edgbaston, Birmingham, has a lively surface that allows fast bowlers to extract bounce from the track. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. The large dimensions of the ground also offer spinners a good opportunity to experiment with flight and turns. The average first-innings score this season has been 173. The side batting first will need 200 runs on the board to feel safe.
Toss: To Bowl
In the last four games, the team batting first has won three times. The wicket is getting slower as the game progresses, making run chases difficult on this surface. The team winning the toss would look to capitalize on the conditions by batting first and posting a big score.
WRW vs GLO
Winning Prediction
Birmingham Bears are under pressure after a series of failures. The bowling attack has let the team down on several occasions, and they must pull their socks up facing a batting lineup in good form. Gloucestershire has batted well this season and won close games. Given the current form of the two teams, Gloucestershire will start as the favorites.
Gloucestershire to win
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