# James Bracey’s hundred (103) powers Gloucestershire win

URL: https://technosports.co.in/james-bracey-103-gloucestershire/  
Published: 2026-08-10  
Updated: 2026-08-10  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

**James Bracey struck 103 off 85 balls** as Gloucestershire chased and beat Nottinghamshire by **4 wickets** at the **College Ground, Cheltenham**—and the chase flipped under his control with a decisive 153-run stand.

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## James Bracey Key Details: 103 off 85, plus the 153-run second-wicket stand

Bracey’s **103 (85 balls)** was the engine of the innings, keeping the scoreboard moving while Nottinghamshire searched for answers in the field. **59**, and together they built the partnership that changed the match’s tempo from “controlled chase” to “growing pressure.” That **153-run second-wicket stand** wasn’t just a batting milestone—it was the point where Gloucestershire started to dictate terms, reducing the likelihood of a late collapse.  
Here’s how the match numbers stacked up across batting and bowling:

| Category | Gloucestershire | Nottinghamshire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result | Won by **4 wickets** | All out for **279** |
| Batting total | **282/6** (chasing **280**) | **279** all out |
| Top scores | Bracey **103 (85)**; ; Phillips **61*** | Haseeb Hameed **85**; Kyle Verreynne **85** |
| Key bowling | Luke Stone **3/52**; Liam Hutton **3/30** | Rao **4/44** |

James Bracey: **Turning point:** Bracey and

## Context: how Nottinghamshire’s 85s weren’t enough

Nottinghamshire did get starts—Haseeb Hameed and Kyle Verreynne both made **85**, which would normally keep a chase under pressure. But Gloucestershire’s response suggests their batting plan was simple and effective: absorb early pressure, then cash in as the ball came onto the bat. Worth noting, too, is how Gloucestershire closed the chase with composure. Joe Phillips finished unbeaten on **61**, and that calm finish matters in one-day cricket; it turns a “nearly there” chase into a completed job.  
Worth noting: Gloucestershire sealed the win with **five balls to spare**, which signals that the momentum wasn’t fragile at the finish—it was already secured by the time the innings reached its closing overs. Even with Rao’s **4/44** for Nottinghamshire, the damage had been done earlier by Bracey’s control and the partnership-building with

**Match verdict: Bracey’s 103 (85) + the 153-run second-wicket stand with**

## What’s Next: momentum for Gloucestershire, questions for Nottinghamshire

For Gloucestershire, this result boosts confidence around their chase mechanics: Bracey can accelerate,  
For Nottinghamshire, the immediate question is how to convert two **85** scores into a total that resists a chase of this scale. Rao’s **4/44** is proof that wickets were available, but Gloucestershire’s partnership ensured that those wickets didn’t arrive in a way that changed the run rate quickly enough. In the next match, they’ll need either tighter spells earlier or a more effective plan to prevent one partnership from swallowing the innings.  
**Takeaway:** Bracey’s century didn’t just score runs—it changed the chase’s shape, and the 153-run stand with

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## FAQs

### Who scored the hundred for Gloucestershire?

James Bracey scored **103 off 85 balls**, leading Gloucestershire to their chase against Nottinghamshire.

### What was the key partnership in the match?

The decisive move was a **153-run second-wicket stand** between James Bracey and Ollie

### Did Gloucestershire chase successfully?

Yes. Gloucestershire chased **280** and finished on **282/6**, winning by **4 wickets**.

### How did Nottinghamshire fare with their batting?

Nottinghamshire were bowled out for **279**, with **Haseeb Hameed (85)** and **Kyle Verreynne (85)** being the top scorers.

### Which bowler stood out for Nottinghamshire?

Rao took **4/44**, but Gloucestershire still overhauled the target with **five balls to spare**.  
Source: [ESPNcricinfo](https://www.espncricinfo.com/)