Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, one of England's esteemed county cricket teams, was established in 1870. Based in the historical county of Gloucestershire, the team has a rich heritage drenched in cricketing history that reflects both triumph and the inevitable ebbs that accompany such a long-standing club.

The team shot to fame particularly in the late 19th century, largely due to the prowess of the legendary W.G. Grace, whose charismatic presence and cricketing genius propelled Gloucestershire to prominence. The club has a trophy cabinet with notable achievements, most significantly in the shorter formats of the game. The team has been particularly successful in One Day cricket, claiming the NatWest Trophy and its subsequent iterations multiple times, with a golden era at the turn of the millennium when they won the One Day Cup and the Benson & Hedges Cup, establishing a reputation for limited-overs prowess that they have maintained to this day.

Over the years, Gloucestershire's line-up has featured some illustrious names besides Grace. Players like Jack Russell, the eccentric yet brilliant wicketkeeper, and overseas talents such as Zaheer Abbas, the elegant Pakistani batsman, left indelible marks on the club's history. More recently, the likes of Ian Harvey and Michael Klinger played pivotal roles in securing victories and have been lauded for their contributions to the side's success in limited-overs formats.

Notable matches have often come against their historic rivals Somerset, with the West Country Derby stirring local passions—though results have swung both ways, the matches are typically fiercely contested. Gloucestershire's strengths lie in their strategic approach to limited-overs cricket, often praised for developing all-rounders and bowlers capable of thriving in these formats.

Unique traditions at Gloucestershire include a rich connection with the local community, and fans often speak of the team as an integral part of the county’s identity. Part of the club’s charm is their ability to punch above their weight, with a gritty, underdog ethos that pervades the culture at Nevil Road, their home stadium known as the County Ground, Bristol. The ground, with its intimate setting and passionate fan base, provides a wonderful scene for cricket. The supporters, sometimes labelled the "Shire Loyal," create a welcoming yet charged atmosphere—one where applause and critiquing banter are delivered with equal gusto.

In essence, Gloucestershire represents more than just cricket. The team embodies a spirit, a defiant pride, and an enduring legacy within English county cricket—an evolving narrative that continues to captivate its supporters and respect its storied past.

Play Offs, Final, T20 Blast - September 14, 2024

Somerset

124/10 (19.4)

Gloucestershire

129/2 (15)

Gloucestershire won by 8 wickets (with 30 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Matthew Taylor

Play Offs, Semi Final, T20 Blast - September 14, 2024

Gloucestershire

109/2 (13.4)

Sussex

106/10 (18.1)

Gloucestershire won by 8 wickets (with 38 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

David Payne

Play Offs, Quarter Final, T20 Blast - September 6, 2024

Warwickshire

124/9 (20)

Gloucestershire

138/10 (19.2)

Gloucestershire won by 14 runs

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 18, 2024

Middlesex

169/7 (20)

Gloucestershire

179/8 (20)

Gloucestershire won by 10 runs

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 14, 2024

Gloucestershire

206/6 (20)

Glamorgan

85/10 (15.5)

Gloucestershire won by 121 runs

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 12, 2024

Hampshire

177/5 (20)

Gloucestershire

176/9 (20)

Hampshire won by 5 wickets (with 0 ball remaining)

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 11, 2024

Gloucestershire

152/10 (19.5)

Middlesex

181/8 (20)

Middlesex won by 29 runs

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 7, 2024

Somerset

194/6 (20)

Gloucestershire

196/5 (19.5)

Gloucestershire won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 5, 2024

Gloucestershire

29/2 (5)

Kent

150/10 (19.2)

No result

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - June 21, 2024

Gloucestershire

190/5 (18.4)

Somerset

188/4 (20)

Gloucestershire won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)

Thisara Perera
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Benny Howell
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Thomas Smith
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

David Payne
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Jack Taylor
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 33

Michael Klinger
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 44

Ian Cockbain
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Liam Norwell
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Gareth Roderick
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Miles Hammond
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Ryan Higgins
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Matt Taylor
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 30

Kieran Noema-Barnett
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Graeme van Buuren
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 34

Andrew Tye
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Chris Dent
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 34

Jacob Lintott
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

Phil Mustard
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 42

Chris Liddle
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Cameron Bancroft
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 32

George Hankins
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 28

Craig Miles
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

James Bracey
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Matthew Taylor
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 30

Zak Chappell
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Josh Shaw
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

George Scott
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Ben Charlesworth
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Glenn Phillips
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 28

Daniel Worrall
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Paul van Meekeren
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Naseem Shah
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 22

Mohammad Amir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 33

Tom Price
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Grant Roelofsen
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 28

Oliver Joseph Price
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 23

Zafar Gohar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 30

Marchant de Lange
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 34

Danny Lamb
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Zaman Akhter
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Ben Wells
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Ajeet Dale
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Beau Webster
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Tom Lace
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Marcus Harris
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 32

Jared Warner
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Dominic Goodman
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Brad Wheal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Jacob Bethell
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 21

County Ground
City: Bristol
Country: England
Capacity: 15000

Queen's Park
City: Chesterfield
Country: England
Capacity: 7000

College Ground
City: Cheltenham
Country: England
Capacity: 4000

County Ground
City: Northampton
Country: England
Capacity: 6500

County Ground
City: Southampton
Country: England
Capacity: 7000

County Ground
City: Chelmsford
Country: England
Capacity: 6500

County Ground
City: Hove, Brighton
Country: England
Capacity: 4000

Edgbaston
City: Birmingham
Country: England
Capacity: 24803