2021 Vitality t20 Blast – Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire taking place? Thursday 10th June, 2021 – 18:30 (UK)
Where is Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire taking place? Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Cardiff
What is the expected weather for Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire? 19c Dry with light cloud and a gentle breeze temperature here
Where can I get tickets for Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire on? Sky Sports have the rights to show the T20 Blast so check their schedule here to see if they will be showing this match
Where can I stream Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire? If televised on Sky Sports, this match can be streamed live on Sky Go. If not televised on Sky, this match can be streamed live on the official websites and YouTube channels of each competing team, as well as the England Cricket app
THE LOWDOWN
Glamorgan head into this year’s T20 Blast cautiously optimistic that this may finally be their year, having recruited a promising all-round side with experience blended in with youth. They face a tricky opening match against Gloucestershire, who are always a strong outfit at this form of the game having topped the Central Group last season with seven wins from nine group games. ultimately reaching the semi-final stage before losing to Surrey in a fixture ravaged by the weather. Both teams have moved back to the South Group as the competition has reverted back to two groups this year, as opposed to three last season due to the easier travel.
THE PREDICTION
The home side will enter this match as underdogs, but have every reason to be quietly confident with home advantage in their favour. In Australian international Marnus Labuschagne and long serving South African Colin Ingram, they have two match winning overseas players, not to mention a raft of talented young players such as all-rounder Dan Douthwaite and batter Kiran Carlsen alongside the more experienced big hitting opener David Lloyd. Last season saw them do the double over a Gloucestershire side who likely see the Welsh county as somewhat of a bogey team. Combine that with the fact that Gloucestershire wicketkeeper James Bracey is unavailable in this match due to England duty, then favouring the hosts looks the smart play in this one.
