Surrey head to Bristol on Friday to face Gloucestershire in a Metro Bank One Day Cup day‑night fixture at Seat Unique Stadium, with play scheduled to begin at 2pm.
Form and context
Surrey arrive looking to respond to a recent defeat in Birmingham and will be aiming to pick up what would be their third win in five matches in this season’s competition. Gloucestershire, who lost their opening two group games to Leicestershire and Somerset, secured their first victory in their most recent outing against Kent.
Squad updates and selection
There are a couple of notable personnel changes for the travelling side. Ollie Sykes has been released by MI London to make him available for this fixture, while Surrey have added 26‑year‑old Hishaam Khan on a short‑term One Day Cup contract to bolster their seam resources.
- Hishaam Khan — left‑arm seaming all‑rounder from the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA), previously played List A cricket for Worcestershire and Second XI for multiple counties.
- Ollie Sykes — released to play by MI London for this match.
Gloucestershire overview
An ECB Reporters Network preview by Richard Latham outlines Gloucestershire’s position coming into the tie: Jack Taylor is listed as captain. The summary notes the county reached the quarter‑finals of the 2025 competition. Individual 2025 statistics supplied in the preview show James Bracey as the county’s top run‑scorer with 572 runs and Matt Taylor as the leading wicket‑taker with 14.
| 2025 stat | Player | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Most runs | James Bracey | 572 |
| Most wickets | Matt Taylor | 14 |
The preview also highlights Gloucestershire’s squad continuity: they are not losing players to The Hundred this summer and, aside from overseas signings Liam Scott and D’Arcy Short, should be able to field much the same side that reached the Vitality Blast quarter‑finals.
Players to watch
- Tommy Boorman — a 21‑year‑old developed through Gloucestershire’s age groups; his unbeaten 33 helped seal victory over Leicestershire in last season’s One Day Cup.
- Kamran Dhariwal — another 21‑year‑old noted for a 13‑ball half‑century in a Vitality Blast group game against Worcestershire.
How to follow the match
The tie begins at 2pm. Supporters can watch the game via Gloucestershire’s YouTube channel; a link will also be provided on Surrey’s Match Centre. Both sides’ social media accounts will share live updates and match clips during play. After the game finishes a report and highlights package will be published on the Kia Oval website.
For local fans wanting to attend, check the Seat Unique Stadium ticketing and spectator guidance via Gloucestershire Cricket’s official channels to confirm any venue regulations before setting off.
This fixture provides an early test of both sides’ depth as the One Day Cup reaches the middle phase of its group programme, with Gloucestershire keen to build on their recent win and Surrey looking for an immediate reaction.
