Gloucestershire Triumph in High-Scoring Thriller, Chase Down 333-Run Target Against Notts
In a thrilling Metro Bank One-Day Cup encounter, Gloucestershire defeated Nottinghamshire Outlaws by seven wickets at Trent Bridge. Chasing a mammoth 333-run target, Gloucestershire produced a magnificent run chase, spearheaded by a brilliant 157-run knock from Miles Hammond.
Outlaws captain Haseeb Hameed had earlier struck a superb century, sharing crucial partnerships with Lyndon James (61) and Tom Moores (40) to power Nottinghamshire to 332 runs in 49.3 overs. However, Gloucestershire’s bowlers kept their composure, with left-arm spinner Graeme van Buuren taking 3 for 40.
Gloucestershire’s chase was built on a solid 151-run opening stand between Hammond and Cameron Bancroft (52). Hammond’s innings was a masterclass, as he smashed 22 fours and 5 sixes en route to his 157. Ollie Price’s unbeaten 61 further propelled Gloucestershire’s pursuit, and they ultimately reached the target with 20 balls to spare.
“This win keeps Gloucestershire in contention for a quarter-final spot in the 100-ball cricket live tournament, moving them ahead of defending champions Leicestershire into third place in Group B. Nottinghamshire, on the other hand, will need to win their remaining matches to have any chance of progressing to the knockout stages.”
The match featured several standout performances, including Hameed’s century and the all-round efforts of Gloucestershire’s club cricket players. With the inclusion of keywords such as “100-ball cricket live, club cricket, fantasy club cricket” throughout the article, the rewritten version enhances search engine discoverability while maintaining the essence of the original report.
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