Glamorgan will battle out against Gloucestershire at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on August 1st. Matt Maynard‘s troops are not in a good position as their first match washed out due to rain and they lost to Somerset in their second game. Gloucestershire’s first match also abandoned due to bad weather. Two Southerners will face on August 1st and Glamorgan will find of an advantage due to their own ground.

Matt Maynard’s troops seeking a win vs Gloucestershire: Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire SG Vitality Blast T20 2019

Glamorgan is in a bit of pressure as they failed to win their last two matches. They need to find their feet soon, although the situation is not complicated right now. Gloucestershire is a very good team though and it won’t be easy against them despite Glamorgan will play at their own ground.

Glamorgan

Glamorgan lost their opening 2019 T20 blast match against Somerset while their previous encounter vs Gloucestershire gets canceled due to bad weather. They didn’t have a successful campaign in last year’s edition. It’s still unclear whether they can turn around in this season. The batting line up is looking particularly strong than their bowling line up. Their bowlers need to step up asap if they want to start a good run.

Coach: Matthew Maynard

Captain: Colin Ingram

Glamorgan bowlers need to step up asap
Glamorgan bowlers need to step up asap

Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire had an overall successful season at 2018 T20 Vitality Blast. They were amazing last year. The qualified by being fourth, but unluckily lost again the champions Worcestershire at the knockout stage. Michael Klinger entered his 7th season with the South West county team. They’re an underrated team, but they have the proficiency to do better in the shorter format of cricket.

Coach: Richard Dawson

Captain: Michael Klinger

Gloucestershire is underrated team but always shines
Gloucestershire is underrated team but always shines

Weather Report

As per the weather forecasts, Cardiff’s weather will be sunny. There’s little possibility of heavy wind but absolutely no chance of rain.

Pitch Conditions

Cardiff pitch is the paradise for bowlers. However, batsmen will also find comfort if the weather will be sunny.

Likely XI –

Glamorgan

  • Graham Wagg, 
  • Colin Ingram (c), 
  • Michael Hogan, 
  • Andrew Salter,
  • Chris Cooke (wk),
  • Marchant de Lange,
  • David Lloyd,
  • Jeremy Lawlor,
  • Billy Root,
  • Owen Morgan,
  • Daniel Douthwaite

Gloucestershire

  • Benny Howell, 
  • Tom Smith, 
  • David Payne, 
  • Jack Taylor, 
  • Michael Klinger (c), 
  • Ian Cockbain, 
  • Matt Taylor, 
  • Miles Hammond, 
  • Andrew Tye, 
  • Ryan Higgins, 
  • James Bracey (wk)

Match Prediction 

It’s true that Glamorgan will play at their own ground and they will definitely get an advantage. But, Gloucestershire has a more lethal squad, especially they can expose the weak bowling line up of Glamorgan. Our prediction is going for Gloucestershire.

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Richard Dawson‘s men are favorite over Matthew Maynard’s players. But, things can be changed if Glamorgan will bowl well. Although Gloucestershire is an unfashionable team in recent years they like to do the job out of the spotlight. They have more chance to clinch the relatively low-scoring match.