T20 Blast 2022 | GLA vs GLO | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

Glamorgan and Gloucestershire will lock horns in Match 55 of T20 Blast 2022 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

Glamorgan have two wins in six league matches and are positioned seventh in the points table. Their last game against Surrey ended as a no result, but a complete first-half action took place, witnessing them being average with the ball to concede 160. The overseas recruits, Michael Neser and Marnus Labuschagne, picked two wickets each. 

In this game, they will be without Labuschagne, as he has joined the Australian team on a Tour to Sri Lanka. Colin Ingram is expected to replace him in the Playing XI. The all-rounder Callum Taylor has replaced Joe Cooke in the 14-man squad for this game. 

On the other hand, Gloucestershire have two wins in 5 league matches and are placed fifth in the table. Their last fixture was a complete wash-out and will look to continue the good form which they displayed in their league match against Kent. Ryan Higgins and David Payne have been the key performers for the team in the tournament. 

The Gloucs team will miss the services of fast bowler Naseem Shah, who returned back to Pakistan due to a family emergency. Another pacer Paul van Meekeren has suffered an ankle injury and will be unavailable. In place of them, Ben Wells and Matt Taylor join the 13-man squad. 

Match Details:

Match: Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire, Match 55

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Date & Time: June 7 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and YouTube

Pitch Report: Generally, Sophia Gardens is a high-scoring ground, and the batters are known to produce their best knocks on this venue. However, the overcast weather will keep the seam bowlers interested with the new ball. Further, as the game progresses, the batters will look to provide a flourish and the scores of over 150 need to be posted by the team batting first. 

Head-To-Head:

Both teams have met on 32 occasions in a T20 game, and Gloucs hold an edge with 15 wins. The last two fixtures were also won by Gloucestershire last year. 

Squads:

Glamorgan: David Lloyd (c), Sam Northeast, Kiran Carlson, Edward Byrom, Chris Cooke (wk), Daniel Douthwaite, James Weighell, Michael Neser, Prem Sisodiya, Michael Hogan, Andrew Salter, Callum Taylor, James Harris, Colin Ingram

Gloucestershire:  Miles Hammond, James Bracey(w), Ian Cockbain, Glenn Phillips, Ryan Higgins, Jack Taylor(c), Benny Howell, Tom Smith, Zak Chappell, Josh Shaw, David Payne, Ben Wells, Matt Taylor

Probable Playing XI:

Glamorgan: David Lloyd (c), Sam Northeast, Colin Ingram, Kiran Carlson, Edward Byrom, Chris Cooke (wk), Daniel Douthwaite, James Weighell, Michael Neser, Prem Sisodiya, Michael Hogan

Gloucestershire: Miles Hammond, James Bracey (wk), Ian Cockbain, Glenn Phillips, Ryan Higgins, Jack Taylor (c), Benny Howell, Tom Smith, Zak Chappell, Josh Shaw, David Payne

CREX XI Suggestion:

Wicket-Keeper: Chris Cooke, Glenn Phillips

Batters: Kiran Carlson, Ian Cockbain, Sam Northeast

All-Rounders: Ryan Higgins, Daniel Douthwaite, Benny Howell

Bowlers: Michael Hogan, David Payne, Tom Smith

Captain: Sam Northeast

Vice-Captain: Michael Hogan