County Championship Preview | Lancashire v Gloucestershire
1 May 2025
Gloucestershire head to Emirates Old Trafford to face Lancashire, aiming to bounce back from a narrow two-wicket defeat to Division Two leaders Leicestershire. In that match, Gloucestershire's Dom Goodman delivered an inspired bowling performance, but Leicestershire's Ben Cox guided the tail to chase down the target, securing the win for the Foxes.
The bowlers made early inroads in Leicestershire’s second innings, and although a strong partnership denied them victory, Gloucestershire showed fight and character throughout. With the team growing in confidence and several players hitting form, they’ll head into the Lancashire clash with belief.
Lancashire, relegated from Division One in 2024, are striving to re-establish themselves as promotion contenders but currently sit mid-table. The fixture offers a opportunity for Gloucestershire, who are eager to convert their strong performances into a well-deserved first win of the season.
TEAM NEWS
Mark Alleyne has made two changes to the squad that faced Leicestershire at Bristol last week. Joe Phillips returns to the squad, while Ed Middleton comes in for Matt Taylor, who misses out due to illness.
Your Gloucestershire Men's squad to face Lancashire:
Cameron Bancroft (c), Josh Shaw, Graeme van Buuren, Zaman Akhter, Joe Phillips, James Bracey, Cameron Green, Ajeet Singh Dale, Tom Price, Ed Middleton, Ben Charlesworth, Ollie Price, Dom Goodman, Miles Hammond.
VIEW FROM THE CAMP
LAST MEETING
June 2022 was the last time Gloucestershire faced Lancashire in the County Championship, the match concluded in a rain-affected draw at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.
Lancashire posted a first-innings total of 402, with notable contributions from Keaton Jennings (94) and Steven Croft (80). In response, Gloucestershire scored 337, highlighted by Chris Dent's century (110) and Zafar Gohar's 62.
In their second innings, Gloucestershire reached 176 for 3, with Miles Hammond (58*) and James Bracey (55*) leading the resistance. Persistent rain on the final day curtailed play, resulting in a draw.
HOW TO WATCH
Gloucestershire face Lancashire in the Rothesay County Championship at Old Trafford, Manchester at 11am on Friday 2 May.
The match will be streamed live via the Glos Cricket Match Centre.
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