Vitality Blast, Edgbaston Cricket Ground (Birmingham) on Sunday,
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As the Vitality Blast continues, an intriguing encounter awaits on July 5, 2026, as Warwickshire Birmingham Bears host Gloucestershire Gladiators at the iconic venue in Birmingham. Both teams are seeking to regain momentum, with the Bears having secured two victories in their last five matches, showcasing flashes of their competitive edge. However, inconsistency has plagued their recent performances.
On the other hand, Gloucestershire Gladiators have struggled, managing only one win in their previous five outings. This dip in form could impact their confidence as they face a determined Warwickshire side eager to capitalize on home advantage.
Betting odds reflect a slight favor for the Bears at 1.76 compared to Gloucestershire’s 1.96. Our model gives the Birmingham Bears a 51.8% probability of winning, while the Gladiators trail closely with a 48.2% chance.
Tactically, Warwickshire may leverage their home conditions, enabling them to harness familiar pitch dynamics, while Gloucestershire will need to find their rhythm quickly to disrupt the Bears’ plans. Both teams have their strengths, making this match a tantalizing prospect for cricket fans. In this closely matched contest, outcomes remain uncertain, ensuring a high-stakes battle is on the horizon.
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| Warwickshire 52.6% |
Gloucestershire 47.4% |
Outrights of Vitality Blast Gloucestershire: 4.84% Warwickshire: 1.54%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.81 | 2.02 | |||
| 1.71 | 1.89 |
Latest Results
| 03.07.26 Glamorgan County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 187:184 01.07.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Sussex County Cricket Club – 198:122 26.06.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 224:165 19.06.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Match drawn 12.06.26 Yorkshire County Cricket Club – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 469:263 |
04.07.26 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Surrey County Cricket Club – 191:134 01.07.26 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 184:187 26.06.26 Somerset County Cricket Club – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 194:176 19.06.26 Worcestershire County Cricket Club – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 475:474 12.06.26 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 465:268 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.05.26 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 121:74 06.09.24 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 124:138 04.08.24 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 267:271 07.08.23 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Gloucestershire Gladiators – 123:120 20.09.22 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – 404:402 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Kent (4) | 156 : 153 |
| 2 | Somerset (2) | Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears (3) | 191 : 190 |
| 3 | Durham (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 221 |
| 4 | Surrey (1) | Northamptonshire (4) | 147 : 154 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Somerset (2) | 159 : 182 |
| 2 | Hampshire (3) | Northamptonshire (4) | 155 : 158 |
Final
| 1 | Somerset (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 194 |
Vitality Blast Outrights
1. Surrey: 5.5 (14.97%)
2. Northamptonshire: 6 (13.72%)
3. Hampshire: 6.5 (12.67%)
4. Nottinghamshire: 8.5 (9.69%)
5. Yorkshire: 9 (9.15%)
6. Essex: 13 (6.33%)
7. Lancashire: 17 (4.84%)
8. Gloucestershire: 17 (4.84%)
9. Somerset: 17 (4.84%)
10. Glamorgan: 17 (4.84%)
11. Worcestershire: 23 (3.58%)
12. Kent: 34 (2.42%)
13. Derbyshire: 34 (2.42%)
14. Durham: 34 (2.42%)
15. Warwickshire: 53.4 (1.54%)
16. Leicestershire: 65.4 (1.26%)
17. Middlesex: 180.2 (0.46%)
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