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Gloucestershire vs Durham, CC2026, Today Match Prediction
GLO vs DUR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Gloucestershire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Durham beat Gloucestershire by 225 runs
Can Gloucestershire bounce back against in-form Durham?
- Durham have started stronger this season with 13 points from their opening match, while Gloucestershire sit lower with -1 point after a defeat.
- In recent head-to-head meetings, Durham have dominated with two wins in the last three matches, including convincing victories by 125 runs and 9 wickets.
- Emilio Gay (Durham) has been a standout performer with 858 runs in recent matches at an average above 50.
We predict that Durham will defeat Gloucestershire.
| Tournament: | County Championship Division Two 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | County Ground, Bristol, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 8.3°C|Partly Cloudy |
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GLO vs DUR Match Prediction & Analysis
Gloucestershire take on Durham in the 6th match of the County Championship Division Two at the County Ground, Bristol, starting on April 10 at 3:30 PM IST. This four-day red-ball fixture is part of England’s premier domestic competition, where teams compete across a long season to secure promotion to division one.
The tournament has just begun, with teams still settling combinations and building early momentum. Durham have made a stronger start, picking up valuable points from their opening match, while Gloucestershire are under pressure after suffering an innings defeat against Middlesex.
Gloucestershire will be eager to bounce back, especially at home, but their batting unit needs to deliver more consistency. Durham, on the other hand, look more balanced with in-form performers and a stronger bowling attack. With contrasting starts and crucial early points at stake, this contest sets up an intriguing battle between a team seeking redemption and one aiming to build momentum.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
GLO
L
L
L
W
W
GLO
149/4 in 31.3 4.73
155/10 in 40.5 3.8
291/10 in 47.2 6.15
343/7 in 50.0 6.86
DUR
L
L
L
W
L
DUR
387/4 in 50.0 7.74
RLODC
Middlesex beat Durham by 5 wickets
390/5 in 48.0 8.12
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Gloucestershire Preview
Gloucestershire have endured a tough start to their County Championship Division Two campaign, currently positioned near the bottom of the table with -1 point from their opening match. The early signs highlight concerns around batting depth and the ability to sustain long innings, which is critical in the four-day format.
Their previous outing against Middlesex at Lord’s was a challenging one, where they were comprehensively outplayed. Gloucestershire posted 216 in the first innings and 215 in the second, failing to match Middlesex’s imposing 445/9 declared. Miles Hammond was the standout performer with 77 runs in the first innings, showing composure at the top, while Joe Phillips (45) and Oliver Price (44) added some resistance in the second innings. However, the lack of a major partnership or a big individual score meant they were always playing catch-up, eventually losing by an innings and 14 runs. The bowling unit struggled to apply sustained pressure.
Despite the disappointing result, Gloucestershire possess a solid core. Miles Hammond (710 runs, avg ~39) and Ben Charlesworth (679 runs, avg ~39), the last 10 matches, bring reliability to the batting unit, while Graeme van Buuren (21 wickets, econ ~3.4, 10 matches) and Matt Taylor (13 wickets, 6 matches), lead the bowling attack. Heading into this match, Gloucestershire will aim to correct their batting approach, build longer innings, and apply more consistent pressure with the ball to stage a strong comeback and make this contest far more competitive.
Key Players: Miles Hammond, Ben Charlesworth, Graeme van Buuren, Matt Taylor
Gloucestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Cameron Bancroft, Ben Charlesworth, Joe Phillips, Miles Hammond, Oliver Price, James Bracey, Graeme van Buuren, Craig Miles, Matt Taylor, Will Williams, Gabe Bell
Gloucestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Gloucestershire Actual Playing XI:
Cameron Bancroft, James Bracey, Ben Charlesworth, Miles Hammond, Gabe T Bell, Will Williams, Craig Miles, Matt Taylor, GLV Buuren, Oliver Price, Joe Phillips
Durham Preview
Durham have made a steady start to their County Championship Division Two campaign, currently sitting higher on the table with 13 points from their opening match, which ended in a draw. Despite not securing a win, their overall performance showed balance across both batting and bowling departments, giving them early momentum in the competition.
In their previous match against Kent, Durham posted 335 in the first innings and 218/9 declared in the second. Emilio Gay led the charge with a superb 128 off 141 balls, while contributions from David Bedingham (48) and Ben Raine (43) helped extend their advantage. With the ball, Durham were effective in phases—Matthew Potts picked up 3/45 in the first innings and 2 wickets in the second, while Ben Raine also chipped in with wickets. However, they were unable to force a result as Kent responded with 197 and 234/5.
Durham’s strength lies in their experienced core. Emilio Gay (10 matches, 858 runs, avg ~50) has been in excellent form at the top, while Alex Lees (10 matches, 651 runs) provides stability. In the bowling unit, Ben Raine (10 matches, 29 wickets, econ ~2.95) and Matthew Potts (8 matches, 18 wickets) offer control and wicket-taking ability. Heading into this match, Durham will look to convert strong positions into wins and sharpen their finishing edge with the ball.
Key Players: Emilio Gay, Alex Lees, Ben Raine, Matthew Potts
Durham Predicted Playing XI:
Alex Lees, Ben McKinney, Emilio Gay, David Bedingham, Graham Clark, Colin Ackermann, Ollie Robinson, Kasey Aldridge, Ben Raine, Matthew Potts, Kemar Roach
Durham Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Durham Actual Playing XI:
Alex Lees, Ben Raine, Ben McKinney, Oliver Robinson, Callum Parkinson, Emilio Gay, Kasey Aldridge, Graham Clark, Matthew Potts, David Bedingham, Kemar Roach
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at County Ground, Bristol is expected to be partly cloudy with occasional sunshine throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 14 °C and a low of 6 °C. There is a slight chance of light showers, but major interruptions are unlikely. Cool conditions with some cloud cover could assist seam bowlers early on. Overall, decent conditions for a competitive red-ball contest.
GLO vs DUR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The venue of the match is County Ground, Bristol. Established in the 19th century, it is one of England’s well-known domestic cricket venues and the home of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
Toss: To Bowl
This is the first match of the season at County Ground, Bristol. Known for offering early assistance to seam bowlers due to atmospheric conditions, the pitch tends to flatten out as the game progresses. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.
GLO vs DUR
Winning Prediction
Durham head into this contest with a slight advantage, having started the season more strongly and showing better balance in both batting and bowling departments. Their ability to post competitive totals and maintain pressure with the ball gives them an edge over Gloucestershire, who are coming off a heavy defeat and need improvements in batting consistency. While Gloucestershire will benefit from home conditions, Durham’s form and depth make them favorites.
We predict that Durham will defeat Gloucestershire.
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