Gloucestershire batters regroup against Worcestershire in County Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
On day three of the County Championship Division Two match at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire staged a notable recovery against Worcestershire. They reached 248-3 in response to Worcestershire's first-innings total of 267, led by half-centuries from Ollie Price, who scored 63 not out, and Miles Hammond, who made 57. The home side now holds a 131-run lead with seven wickets remaining in their second innings. Worcestershire's Brett D'Oliveira top-scored in their first innings with 83 runs. Gloucestershire's effort included a vital 113-run partnership between Price and Hammond, bringing them back into the contest after trailing significantly. The match continues with signs that the pitch may favor spinners on the final day.
- •Gloucestershire score 248-3 in second innings at Cheltenham
- •Ollie Price and Miles Hammond lead with 63* and 57 runs
- •Worcestershire set first innings score of 267, led by D'Oliveira's 83
- •Gloucestershire holds a 131-run lead with seven wickets remaining
- •Match continues with spin expected to play a role on final day
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"Half-centuries from Ollie Price and Miles Hammond bring Gloucestershire back into their County Championship match with Worcestershire.
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