Duan Jansen's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
148/8 (20)
Worcestershire
145/10 (20)
GLO won by 3 runs
View full scorecard →Gloucestershire have won by 3 runs. Gloucestershire batted first and posted 148/8 in 20 overs. Worcestershire, chasing 149, fell short at 145/10 in 20 overs.
Gloucestershire struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Ben Charlesworth top-scored with 49 off 34 balls (SR 144), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 51 runs.
Sikandar Raza fought hard with 47 off 31 balls, but it was not enough to haul Worcestershire over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Duan Jansen delivered figures of 4/37 in 4 overs (Econ 9.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
WOR lead the series 49-5. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
49 off 34 balls (SR 144), 3 fours, 2 sixes
4/37 in 4 overs (Econ: 9.25)
47 off 31 balls (SR 152), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Gloucestershire showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Worcestershire will rue missed opportunities — a 3 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. WOR lead the series 49-5. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.