Gloucestershire Cricket Club will be facing off against Kent Spitfires in the Vitality Blast at the Towergate Cheltenham Cricket Festival on Friday, 5th July. The Gloucestershire team, led by Mark Alleyne, is coming into this match with high spirits after securing three consecutive wins in the T20 competition. Their latest victory was a thrilling five-wicket win against local rivals Somerset.
Key players like Ben Charlesworth and Ollie Price played heroically in the last match, contributing significantly to Gloucestershire’s success. This win has propelled Gloucestershire to fifth place in the South Group table with nine points from eight matches. Surrey is currently leading the table with 13 points, while Kent Spitfires are struggling at the second-bottom position with only four points.
A victory against Kent Spitfires in the upcoming match could potentially push Gloucestershire past Somerset into third place in the standings. Mark Alleyne has announced a 15-man squad for the match, with Dom Goodman making his first appearance in a white-ball squad this season. Jack Taylor will be leading the team, which includes standout performers like Ben Charlesworth and Ollie Price.
On the other hand, Kent Spitfires have had a tough run in the Vitality Blast, losing their last five matches. Their only victories so far have come against Middlesex and Somerset. They will be looking to turn their fortunes around in the match against Gloucestershire to stay in contention for a top-four spot in the qualifying round.
In their last meeting with Kent Spitfires, Gloucestershire emerged victorious with Miles Hammond playing a crucial role with a quickfire 80. Matt Taylor’s three wickets also contributed to Kent’s downfall as they were bowled out for just 125 runs. Gloucestershire will be aiming to replicate their previous success in this match.
The match between Gloucestershire and Kent Spitfires will take place at Cheltenham College, Cheltenham, starting at 2:30 pm. Cricket fans can purchase tickets to witness the action live at the stadium and support their favorite team in the Vitality Blast competition. It promises to be an exciting clash between two competitive teams vying for a crucial win in the tournament.
