T20 Blast: Worcestershire vs Gloucestershire

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Market context

Worcestershire and Gloucestershire meet at New Road for the 99th match of the 2026 T20 Blast, with the game scheduled to start at 17:30 GMT today. The crowd-implied probability for a YES outcome sits at 0%, suggesting the market currently views the specified condition as virtually impossible, likely because the market resolves on sixes rather than match wins, and Gloucestershire are the favourites to win the match outright.

Historical data from this fixture shows Gloucestershire’s recent dominance, including a 3-run victory in their last Vitality Blast encounter where they posted 148 for 8 against Worcestershire’s 145[2]. In the 2026 Central & West Group standings, Gloucestershire (GLO) have 4 wins and 4 losses with a negative net run rate of -0.033, while Worcestershire (WOR) are not listed in the top group tables but have shown competitive powerplay numbers, scoring 40 runs in their first six overs in this match[5][7]. The 0% probability reflects a misalignment if the market is betting on sixes rather than the match winner, as Gloucestershire’s batting depth typically generates more sixes in tight finishes.

Traders should monitor the official sixes count published by ESPNcricinfo post-match, as the market resolves strictly on that statistic rather than the match result[1]. Key catalysts include any late batting lineup changes announced before the 17:30 start and weather conditions at New Road, which could trigger a DLS adjustment affecting the number of overs and thus the sixes ceiling[6]. With the match live now, the sixes tally will be the sole determinant, and any early dismissal of Gloucestershire’s top order could shift the value spot if the market remains anchored to match-win expectations rather than the sixes metric.

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Methodology

This page reviews T20 Blast: Worcestershire vs Gloucestershire across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Who Will Win 2026, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

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On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

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How does resolution work?

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