Warwickshire vs Glamorgan Preview – T20 Blast 2026 | Statz
8th July 2026
Warwickshire host Glamorgan at Edgbaston on Thursday for a T20 Blast clash with both sides eyeing a push toward the knockout places. First ball is at 18:00 BST on 10 July.
Warwickshire sit 11th in the table on 16 points from 10 matches, while Glamorgan are one place above in 7th on 20 points from 9 games. The visitors have the edge in the standings but Warwickshire’s recent form has been sharp – three wins in their last four at home. For full match data, head-to-head records and live projections, check the Warwickshire vs Glamorgan fixture page on Statz.
The Venue
Edgbaston is a fortress for T20 cricket. Across the last 48 T20 matches here, the average match total stands at 372.8 with an average first-innings score of 201.6. Warwickshire have won 45% of matches at home since 2021 – a solid record on a ground that tends to favour batting. The pitch is tagged as Balanced by Statz, with seam bowlers taking 63.9% of wickets at an economy rate of 9.95, while spinners account for 25.6% of dismissals at 8.91.
The ground has seen 15.9 sixes per match on average and 33.4 fours – boundary cricket is the norm here. Warwickshire’s home record reads W21 L15 since 2021, with Beau Webster their standout batter at the ground (1,068 runs across all T20s). The most recent match at Edgbaston saw Warwickshire beat Gloucestershire by 30 runs on 5 July 2026 (WAR 203/5, GLO 173/6).
Form and Table
Warwickshire – 11th (P10 W4 L6, 16 pts)
Warwickshire have steadied the ship with back-to-back wins at home. They beat Sussex by 76 runs on 1 July and Gloucestershire by 30 runs five days later, showing real attacking intent:
- 05 Jul vs GLO (H): W – WAR 203/5, GLO 173/6
- 03 Jul vs GLA (H): L – WAR 184/4, GLA 187/3
- 01 Jul vs SUS (H): W – WAR 198/3, SUS 122/10
- 26 Jun vs WOR (H): W – WAR 224/10, WOR 165/7
- 07 Jun vs SOM (H): W – WAR 216/4, SOM 215/4
Glamorgan – 7th (P9 W5 L4, 20 pts)
Glamorgan have won three of their last five and sit comfortably in the top half. They beat Warwickshire just a week ago at Edgbaston, a result that will give them confidence:
- 05 Jul vs WOR (A): L – GLA 146/10, WOR 161/9
- 03 Jul vs WAR (H): W – GLA 187/3, WAR 184/4
- 26 Jun vs MID (A): W – GLA 159/4, MID 153/7
- 07 Jun vs LAN (A): W – GLA 202/8, LAN 201/8
- 05 Jun vs WOR (A): L – GLA 141/10, WOR 168/8
Standings Snapshot
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | 1 | 32 |
| 2 | Hampshire | 9 | 7 | 2 | 28 |
| 3 | Nottinghamshire | 10 | 7 | 3 | 28 |
| 4 | Yorkshire | 10 | 6 | 3 | 26 |
| 5 | Gloucestershire | 10 | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| 6 | Worcestershire | 10 | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| 7 | Glamorgan | 9 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 8 | Surrey | 9 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 9 | Essex | 10 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| 10 | Lancashire | 10 | 4 | 5 | 18 |
| 11 | Warwickshire | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
Both sides have six group matches remaining. Warwickshire need to climb out of the bottom half, while Glamorgan will be keen to consolidate their position in the top seven. This is a pivotal fixture for both.
Head-to-Head
Glamorgan hold the upper hand in this fixture. In their only meeting this season on 3 July, Glamorgan won by 3 runs at Edgbaston – Kiran Carlson hit 45 and Will Smale smashed 62 as Glamorgan posted 187/3, before Warwickshire fell just short at 184/4. That result shows Glamorgan have the batting firepower to trouble Warwickshire on their own ground.
Statz Projections
The Statz projections make this a coin-flip contest with a slight lean toward Glamorgan.
If Warwickshire bat first: Projected first-innings total of 203, match total of 391.5. Win probability – WAR 45.3%, GLA 52.7%. First-innings P10-P90 range: 172 to 234.
If Glamorgan bat first: Projected first-innings total of 201.1, match total of 389.7. Win probability – WAR 49.6%, GLA 48.4%. First-innings P10-P90 range: 168 to 234.
Both projected match totals sit just above the Edgbaston average of 372.8, suggesting a high-scoring affair. The projected first-innings totals of around 201-203 align closely with the venue average of 201.6. Match total P10-P90 range: 262 to 349.
Season Leaders
Orange Cap – Top 5 Run-Scorers
| Player | Team | Runs | Inn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Webster | Warwickshire | 552 | 10 |
| George Munsey | Nottinghamshire | 460 | 10 |
| Alex Lees | Durham | 385 | 9 |
| Liam Livingstone | Lancashire | 379 | 8 |
| James Rew | Somerset | 372 | 7 |
Purple Cap – Top 5 Wicket-Takers
| Player | Team | Wkts | Inn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Ali | Yorkshire | 22 | 9 |
| Mohammad Ali | Nottinghamshire | 19 | 10 |
| Scott Currie | Hampshire | 18 | 9 |
| James Sales | Northamptonshire | 18 | 9 |
| Andrew Tye | Yorkshire | 17 | 10 |
Warwickshire Season Leaders
Runs: Beau Webster – 552 runs, avg 55.2, HS 112 | Sam Hain – 240 runs, avg 30.0, HS 68 | Robert Yates – 217 runs, avg 21.7, HS 54
Wickets: Usman Tariq – 14 wkts, best 3 | Jordan Thompson – 9 wkts, best 2 | Richard Gleeson – 8 wkts, best 4
Glamorgan Season Leaders
Runs: Kiran Carlson – 280 runs, avg 31.11, HS 109 | Sean Dickson – 252 runs, avg 28.0, HS 67 | Will Smale – 215 runs, avg 23.89, HS 62
Wickets: Mason Crane – 12 wkts, best 4 | Nathan McAndrew – 11 wkts, best 4 | Daniel Douthwaite – 7 wkts, best 2
Predicted XIs
Warwickshire (based on XI vs Gloucestershire, 5 Jul 2026)
- Robert Yates
- Zen Malik
- Beau Webster
- Dan Mousley
- Sam Hain
- Ed Barnard (c)
- Kai Smith (wk)
- Jordan Thompson
- Chris Woakes
- Richard Gleeson
- Usman Tariq
Glamorgan (based on XI vs Worcestershire, 5 Jul 2026)
- Kiran Carlson (c)
- Will Smale
- Ben Kellaway
- Asa Tribe (wk)
- Sean Dickson
- Chris Cooke
- Daniel Douthwaite
- James Neesham
- Timm van der Gugten
- Mason Crane
- Nathan McAndrew
These lineups are based on the most recent match for each team. Always check the fixture page on Statz for toss updates and confirmed XIs on match day.
Dream11 Tips – Captain and Vice Captain
Based on projected fantasy points for players in the most recent XIs:
Captain: Beau Webster (WAR) – projected 107.9 pts. The Orange Cap leader with 552 runs this season at 55.2 average. His last three scores of 60, 47 and 78 show relentless form. Projected 45.1 runs with 0.42 wickets makes him the safest captain pick.
Vice Captain: Mason Crane (GLA) – projected 73.0 pts. The Glamorgan spinner has 12 wickets at 1.71 per match with a 57.1% rate for 2+ wickets this season. His economy of 9.35 is tight and he has taken a wicket in 71.4% of matches.
Also consider:
- Kiran Carlson (GLA) – projected ~65 pts – 280 season runs, captain of the side
- Usman Tariq (WAR) – projected ~70 pts – 14 wickets this season, 90% hit rate for 1+ wicket
- Nathan McAndrew (GLA) – projected ~88.7 pts – 11 wickets, 85.7% hit rate for 1+ wicket
Key Players
Beau Webster (Warwickshire)
The standout batter in the competition. Webster has 552 runs at an average of 55.2 with a high score of 112. He sits top of the Orange Cap race and has been in devastating touch – his last three scores of 60, 47 and 78 show a player in complete control. The Statz bet builder shows Webster has hit 30+ runs in 70% of his matches this season and 20+ runs in 80% – an extraordinary consistency rate. At home, he is even more dangerous.
Mason Crane (Glamorgan)
The competition’s most reliable wicket-taker relative to his role. Crane has 12 wickets at 1.71 per match with a 57.1% rate for 2+ wickets. His economy of 9.35 is tight and he has taken a wicket in 71.4% of matches. In a high-scoring venue like Edgbaston, his ability to stem the flow of runs while picking up wickets makes him invaluable.
Kiran Carlson (Glamorgan)
Glamorgan’s captain and their most consistent batter. Carlson has 280 runs at 31.11 with a high score of 109. He hit 45 in the recent head-to-head clash and has a 44.4% rate for 20+ runs this season. His leadership and batting prowess will be crucial if Glamorgan are to claim the points.
Nathan McAndrew (Glamorgan)
The pace bowler has been a standout performer with 11 wickets at 1.57 per match and an 85.7% hit rate for 1+ wicket. His economy of 10.33 is slightly elevated but his ability to take wickets consistently – especially in the powerplay and death overs – makes him a genuine threat to Warwickshire’s batting lineup.
Conditions
Partly cloudy skies are forecast for Edgbaston with temperatures around 21 degrees at the start and humidity at 54%. No rain is expected. Wind is light at 3.2 km/h from the south-west – conditions that should remain stable throughout the evening.
Verdict and Betting Angles
This is a genuine toss-up on the numbers. The Statz projections make it 50.6% Glamorgan, 47.5% Warwickshire – a coin-flip with the slightest lean toward the visitors. Glamorgan’s recent head-to-head win and their position in the top seven give them the edge, but Warwickshire’s home form has been sharp and Webster’s form is nothing short of exceptional.
The bookmakers reflect the tight nature of this contest. Indicative odds have Glamorgan around 1.90 and Warwickshire around 1.95. This is a match where the toss could prove decisive given the high-scoring nature of Edgbaston.
I am leaning Glamorgan here. Their recent win at this ground carries weight, their bowling attack led by Crane and McAndrew is well-balanced, and Carlson’s captaincy has steadied the ship. Warwickshire will be dangerous but Glamorgan’s consistency in the top half of the table gives them the edge.
Bet Builder Angles
Head to the Statz bet builder for real-time hit rates and odds on this fixture:
- Beau Webster 30+ runs – 70% season hit rate. The Orange Cap leader has been relentless and Edgbaston suits his aggressive approach.
- Mason Crane 1+ wicket – 71.4% season hit rate. Glamorgan’s spinner has taken a wicket in nearly three-quarters of his matches.
- Nathan McAndrew 1+ wicket – 85.7% season hit rate. The pace bowler has been almost automatic with the ball.
- Kiran Carlson 20+ runs – 44.4% season hit rate. Glamorgan’s captain has shown he can score heavily at Edgbaston.