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Fixture: Gloucestershire v Hampshire
Venue: Cheltenham College, Cheltenham
Dates: Monday, July 11, 2021 - Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Start time: 11am
What's the lowdown?
One of the stand-out ties of the final round as second plays third in Group Two.
Gloucestershire sit five points behind leaders Somerset, with Hampshire another six back in third.
Ian Harvey's side beat Middlesex last time out but a three-match winless streak, which included defeats to Surrey and Leicestershire, have blighted their campaign.
Hants started like a house on fire but have won once since mid-April and need an about-turn in fortunes to claim a top-two place.
Who's in form?
Gloucestershire have been powered by a united bowling effort, with four bowlers having taken 23 wickets or more.
In the batting department, James Bracey has led the way with 605 runs but there has been a lack of substantial scores with just three centurions across the squad.
None of Hampshire's squad have averaged more than 45 with the bat. Ian Holland requires a return to some of his early-season form, but if Colin de Grandhomme can build on his first-class best score of 174 against Surrey there is still hope they can leave a positive mark on the campaign.
Last five first-class matches (most recent first)
Gloucestershire: WLLDW
Hampshire: DDDWL
Head-to-head first-class record
Total matches: 171
Gloucestershire wins: 48
Hampshire wins: 55
Draws: 68
Abandoned: 2
What's the team news?
David Payne is missing after being called up by England but Ryan Higgins is back after attending the birth of his first child. Ian Cockbain is named in the squad after an ankle problem. Chris Dent misses out with a finger injury.
Gloucestershire: James Bracey, Miles Hammond, Glenn Phillips, Tom Lace, Ryan Higgins, Jack Taylor, George Scott, Matt Taylor, Ian Cockbain, Josh Shaw, Dan Worrall, Tom Price, Ollie Price
Kyle Abbott will continue to captain the side in the absence of Vince, who remains with England.
Tom Prest keeps his place while Mason Crane and Scott Currie are both selected, alongside Colin de Grandhomme.
Hampshire squad: Kyle Abbott, Lewis McManus, Tom Prest, Felix Organ, Tom Alsop, Joe Weatherley, Keith Barker, Brad Wheal, Nick Gubbins, Colin de Grandhomme, Ian Holland, Mason Crane, Scott Currie
Latest Gloucestershire news: Click here
Latest Hampshire news: Click here
What's the weather forecast?
Keep up to date with the MetOffice’s rolling forecast for Cheltenham: Click here
How do I follow the match?
TV/stream: Gloucestershire will offer live coverage of the match via their website: Click here
All County Championship matches are also available via the ECB's central hub: Click here
The matches can also be viewed on mobile via the ECB app.
Radio: BBC Local Radio and the BBC Sport website will carry ball-by-ball radio commentary of the game.
Digital: The Cricketer will carry live scorecards and daily updates from every County Championship match in 2021, as well as the latest breaking news from around the counties and exclusive features. Visit our County Hub for more.
Going to the game?
Tickets: Concession - £15, Adult - £20, Under 18 - £5 - click here for details
Travel
Address: Visit Cayman Islands Cheltenham Cricket Festival, Cheltenham College, College Sports Ground, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7AB
By road:
From North and West: from M5 junction 11 take A40 (east) towards Cheltenham, continue on A40 (Gloucester Road then Lansdown Road), at Island Filling Station turn right on to Andover Road. Go over traffic lights into Suffolk Road. Go over traffic lights into Thirlestaine Road.
From South: from Cirencester (A435) continue to junction with A40, turn left on to A40 and continue on this road to Cheltenham College.
From East: follow A40 towards Cheltenham town centre, the College is on this road.
Parking: Parking is at the College Lawn Entrance of the ground, please note, this car park can only be used if a parking pass has been purchased.
Additional parking is available at Reeves Field which is around the corner from the College Ground. Parking for a whole day at Reeves Field is only £8.
By Train: Cheltenham Spa Train Station is located approximately one mile from the Cheltenham Cricket ground.
By Bus: Cheltenham and District L from town centre. There is a bus link from Cheltenham Spa Train Station to the town centre.
Prediction?
Hampshire have lost their way since an encouraging start to the season and Gloucestershire are primed to take advantage. Home win.
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