Ravichandran Ashwin spun Worcestershire to a 189-run win over Gloucestershire with a five-wicket haul in the second innings at New Road. The hosts declared on 295 for 8, setting Gloucestershire a target of 400. The visitors managed just 211 with Ashwin picking up 5 for 68 and Joe Leech bagging 3 for 50.
Gloucestershire were in trouble early when Ashwin and Leech collaborated to knock over the top three batsmen with just 51 on the board on the third day. They lost two quick wickets on the final morning to slip to 75 for 5. Gareth Roderick kept grinding hard with a 101-ball 47 and was able to take the score to 176 in a 71-run stand with Phil Mustard (40).
Patrick Brown dismissed Mustard while Roderick fell to Leach. Jack Taylor made 43 but Ashwin's twin strike took Worcestershire close before Leach closed the innings with the wicket of Craig Miles.
Brief Scores: Worcestershire 363 (Brett D'Oliveira 93; Liam Norwell 4-54) & 295/8 (Daryl Mitchell 130, Brett D'Oliviera 55; Liam Norwell 3/73, Thomas Smith 3/73) beat Gloucestershire 258 (Jack Taylor 101; Ed Barnard 4-23) & 211 (R Ashwin 5/68) by 189 runs.
