Kiran Carlson's 73 Fires Glamorgan to Victory
Glamorgan have won by 50 runs. Glamorgan batted first and posted 235/7 in 20 overs. Gloucestershire, chasing 236, fell short at 185/10 in 19.1 overs.
Kiran Carlson was the standout in the first innings, scoring 73 off 40 balls (SR 183). 6 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 66 runs.
D'Arcy Short fought hard with 39 off 18 balls, but it was not enough to haul Gloucestershire over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, D'Arcy Short delivered figures of 2/29 in 3 overs (Econ 9.7). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
GLA lead the series 67-6. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 5 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
73 off 40 balls (SR 183), 4 fours, 6 sixes
2/29 in 3 overs (Econ: 9.67)
54 off 28 balls (SR 193), 8 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Glamorgan showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Gloucestershire will rue missed opportunities — a 50 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. GLA lead the series 67-6. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.