Gloucestershire vs Northamptonshire, 71st Match, Scorecard, T20 Blast 2026

Northamptonshire produced a brilliant run chase to secure a big win by 8 wickets at the County Ground in Bristol in the 71st match of the T20 Blast 2026. Batting first, Gloucestershire scored 184 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs, but the visitors reached the target in just 17.2 overs.

For Gloucestershire, Dawid Malan played a brilliant innings of 91 not out, but it was not enough to win. For Northamptonshire, Nathan McSweeney and captain David Willey's devastating batting turned the match around and gave the team an easy victory.

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Match Details – GLOUCS vs NHNTS
Gloucestershire – 184-2 (20 Overs)
Northamptonshire – 187-2 (17.2 Overs)
FAQ

Match Details – GLOUCS vs NHNTS

Match GLOUCS vs NHNTS, 71st Match
Series T20 Blast 2026
Date 1 July 2026
Time 7:00 PM Local
Venue County Ground, Bristol
Toss Gloucestershire won the toss and elected to bat
Result Northamptonshire won by 8 wickets
Gloucestershire Score 184/2 (20 Overs)
Northamptonshire Score 187/2 (17.2 Overs)

Gloucestershire – 184-2 (20 Overs)

Batter R B 4s 6s SR
D Arcy Short 16 16 2 0 100.00
David Malan 91 55 6 4 165.45
Liam Scott 33 23 3 1 143.48
Miles Hammond 33 26 1 2 126.92
Total 184/2 20 Overs RR 9.20

Bowler O R W Econ
Will Williams 3.2 43 0 12.90
Liam Scott 3 39 0 13.00
Marchant de Lange 3 26 0 8.67
Daaryoush Ahmed 4 35 2 8.75
D Arcy Short 1 11 0 11.00
Graeme van Buuren 2 14 0 7.00
Jack Taylor 1 18 0 18.00

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Northamptonshire – 187-2 (17.2 Overs)

Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Ricardo Vasconcelos 36 30 5 0 120.00
Nathan McSweeney 72 40 8 2 180.00
David Willey 73 32 2 7 228.12
Saif Zaib 2 2 0 0 100.00
Total 187/2 17.2 Overs RR 10.79

Bowler O R W Econ
Louis Kimber 3 23 0 7.70
Ben Sanderson 4 32 0 8.00
David Willey 4 31 0 7.80
James Sales 4 45 1 11.25
Calvin Harrison 3 29 1 9.67
George Scrimshaw 2 21 0 10.50

Gloucestershire's 184 was a formidable score in T20 cricket, but Northamptonshire's batsmen played aggressive cricket from the start. Nathan McSweeney's 72* and captain David Willey's explosive 73 off just 32 balls turned the match into a one-sided affair. Chasing the target in just 17.2 overs, Northamptonshire secured a comfortable eight-wicket win and further cemented their position in the tournament.

FAQ

Who won the Gloucestershire vs Northamptonshire match?
Northamptonshire defeated Gloucestershire by 8 wickets.

How many runs did Gloucestershire score?
Gloucestershire scored 184 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs.

How many overs does Northamptonshire chase the target?
Northamptonshire won the match by scoring 187 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in just 17.2 overs.

Who had the biggest contribution to Northamptonshire's victory?
Nathan McSweeney played an unbeaten 72 and captain David Willey played a devastating innings of 73 off 32 balls, playing a key role in the team's victory.

Who took wickets for Gloucestershire?
Dariush Ahmed took 2 wickets for 35 runs in 4 overs.