In a thrilling match at York, Gloucestershire emerged victorious over Yorkshire as they defended a target of 252 runs, ultimately winning by 36 runs. Ollie Price’s patient 98 off 118 balls laid the foundation for Gloucestershire’s total of 251 for 9, with opener Miles Hammond contributing 54 runs. However, a late collapse saw Gloucestershire lose seven wickets in the final 15 overs, adding just 85 runs to their score.
The Yorkshire bowling attack, led by Ben Coad who took 2 for 27 from his 10 overs, put pressure on the Gloucestershire batsmen. Despite contributions from Shan Masood (76) and James Wharton (56), Yorkshire’s innings faltered from a strong position of 137 for 2 to be all out for 215 runs in 48 overs. Matt Taylor was the standout bowler for Gloucestershire, finishing with figures of 3 for 35 off his 10 overs.
Gloucestershire chose to bat first on a challenging pitch, showing caution early on against the accurate Yorkshire bowlers. Price and Hammond formed a crucial partnership, with Price’s innovative strokeplay standing out. However, Gloucestershire struggled to accelerate in the latter part of their innings, losing wickets in quick succession.
In response, Yorkshire lost early wickets as Gloucestershire’s bowlers made inroads. Wharton fought hard to reach his fifty, but his dismissal at a crucial stage put Yorkshire under pressure. The lower order couldn’t provide much resistance, as Gloucestershire bowled them out for 215 to secure the victory.
Both teams now have two wins and two losses in Group B, setting up an interesting battle as the tournament progresses. Gloucestershire will take confidence from their strong performance, while Yorkshire will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
