Gloucestershire vs Surrey, Group A, England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 - July 31, 2026

In a thrilling encounter at the County Ground in Bristol, Surrey emerged victorious over Gloucestershire by 19 runs. Dominic Sibley was the star for Surrey with a brilliant century, while Ralphie Albert's three-wicket haul played a crucial role in their victory. Gloucestershire put up a valiant chase with Graeme van Buuren scoring a commendable 85, but fell short.

Match Highlights

Surrey batted first and posted a formidable total of 311 for 5 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by Dominic Sibley, who scored an impressive 101 runs off 126 balls. His innings included nine boundaries and was crucial in setting up a solid platform for Surrey. Rory Burns also made a significant contribution with an aggressive 89 off just 71 balls, hitting ten fours and one six.

The bowling for Gloucestershire saw Oliver Price being the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2 for 45 in his seven overs. Jack Taylor and Daaryoush Ahmed each picked up a wicket, while James Bracey and Miles Hammond took two catches apiece to support their bowlers.

In response, Gloucestershire managed to score 292 before being bowled out in the penultimate over. Graeme van Buuren was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a fluent 85 off 79 balls, including seven fours and a six. James Bracey provided a brisk start with his quickfire 39 off 29 balls.

Surrey's bowling attack was led by Ralphie Albert, who claimed three wickets for 48 runs in his eight overs. James Taylor also chipped in with two wickets for Surrey, while Benji Floros had an all-round performance contributing both with the ball and in the field with crucial catches and run-outs.

Despite a spirited chase by Gloucestershire, Surrey's disciplined bowling and strategic field placements ensured they defended their total successfully. Dominic Sibley's century and Ralphie Albert's impactful bowling performance were instrumental in securing Surrey's win.