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Gloucestershire win basement battle with Lancs

September 11, 2026 · BBC Sport

Gloucestershire secured a vital away victory over Lancashire in Manchester, giving their campaign a significant boost. The visiting side arrived sitting at the very foot of the Division Two standings but managed to claim all the points on offer against their fellow strugglers. This crucial result reduces the deficit separating them from Lancashire to just 18 points. With only a pair of fixtures remaining on the schedule, Gloucestershire have kept the pressure on in the fight to climb away from the basement spot.