Gloucestershire CCC 

Share

Latest news on Gloucestershire CCC, covering County Championship, T20 Blast and One-Day Cup action, plus transfers, results and Bristol cricket news.

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Gloucestershire and has played first-class cricket since 1870. The club is based at the County Ground in Bristol, a venue closely linked with its founding captain, W.G. Grace. Gloucestershire compete in the County Championship, the T20 Blast and the One-Day Cup each season.

The club continues to build on a landmark 2024 achievement, becoming T20 Blast champions for the first time. That triumph came in a final against West Country rivals Somerset, a match that showcased the counties' fierce sporting rivalry. Gloucestershire's clashes with Somerset remain among the best-attended fixtures on the domestic calendar, drawing large crowds to Bristol and Taunton. The fixture, often billed as the West Country derby, adds extra intensity whenever the two sides meet.

Gloucestershire's origins trace back to the Grace family, with W.G. Grace serving as the county's first captain from 1870. Many celebrated cricketers have worn the county colours since, including Gilbert Jessop, Wally Hammond and Tom Graveney. Overseas stars such as Courtney Walsh, Mike Procter and Zaheer Abbas also left a lasting mark on the club. This blend of local tradition and international talent continues to shape Gloucestershire's identity.

The county was unofficially recognised as champion county on several occasions during the 1870s, cricket's formative decades. A second golden era followed between 1999 and 2006, when Gloucestershire won seven limited overs trophies under captain Mark Alleyne. That period included a rare double, lifting both major one-day cups in successive seasons. These achievements cemented Gloucestershire's reputation for punching above its weight against wealthier counties.

From County Championship battles to T20 Blast nights under lights at the County Ground, Gloucestershire cricket offers a rich mix of tradition and competition. Follow the NewsNow Gloucestershire CCC feed for the latest match reports, transfer news and updates on the club's season.