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For fans preparing their RD vs BW Fantasy Team, the European T20 Premier League continues with an interesting contest as Rotterdam Dockers take on Belfast Wolves at Sportpark Westvliet in Voorburg. Both teams have already opened their campaigns with wins, so there is plenty of confidence on both sides going into this match.
Rotterdam Dockers began the tournament with a five-wicket win over Amsterdam Flames. They chased 158 with 11 balls to spare, with Faf du Plessis leading the way with an unbeaten 83 from 55 balls. Ben Manenti and David Wiese also made valuable contributions.
Belfast Wolves also made a winning start. They posted 184/7 against Dublin Guardians and then restricted their opponents to 132/9, winning by 52 runs. Glenn Maxwell was the star with 60 from 38 balls, while Mark Chapman added 54 from 33.
Both teams therefore come into this match with two points already on the board. With strong overseas names on both sides, this could be one of the more closely watched games of the early tournament.
RD vs BW Match Details
Match: Rotterdam Dockers vs Belfast Wolves, 6th T20
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 6:45 PM IST
Local Time: 3:15 PM CEST
Venue: Sportpark Westvliet, Voorburg Cricket Club
Format: T20
Series: European T20 Premier League 2026
Recent Form
Rotterdam Dockers have started the tournament with a win. They defeated Amsterdam Flames by five wickets after chasing 158 in 18.1 overs. Faf du Plessis remained unbeaten on 83, while Ben Manenti scored 30 from 18 balls and David Wiese finished with 27 not out from 17.
Belfast Wolves also won their opening game by a comfortable margin. They scored 184/7 against Dublin Guardians and bowled them out for 132/9. Glenn Maxwell scored 60 from 38 balls and Mark Chapman made 54 from 33 balls.
Rotterdam Dockers: Beat Amsterdam Flames by 5 wickets
Belfast Wolves: Beat Dublin Guardians by 52 runs
Points Table
Edinburgh Castle Rockers: 1 match, 1 win, 0 losses, 2 points, NRR +4.34
Belfast Wolves: 1 match, 1 win, 0 losses, 2 points, NRR +2.60
Rotterdam Dockers: 1 match, 1 win, 0 losses, 2 points, NRR +0.85
Amsterdam Flames: 1 match, 0 wins, 1 loss, 0 points, NRR -0.85
Dublin Guardians: 1 match, 0 wins, 1 loss, 0 points, NRR -2.60
Glasgow Cosmic: 1 match, 0 wins, 1 loss, 0 points, NRR -4.34
Belfast currently sit above Rotterdam on net run rate, but both teams have two points after one game.
Key Match Factors
Faf du Plessis’ Form
Faf made an unbeaten 83 from 55 balls in Rotterdam’s opening match. He controlled the chase brilliantly and will be the main wicket Belfast will want early.
Glenn Maxwell’s Impact
Maxwell announced himself in the tournament with a 60 off 38 balls in Belfast’s first game. His ability to score quickly and contribute with the ball makes him one of the biggest match-winners in this contest.
Belfast’s Middle-Order Firepower
Mark Chapman also made 54 from 33 balls in the opening game. With Maxwell, Chapman, Chris Jordan and other all-round options around them, Belfast have plenty of batting depth.
Rotterdam’s Bowling Variety
Rotterdam have a varied attack featuring Anrich Nortje, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe and Sandeep Lamichhane. Their ability to mix pace and spin could be important against Belfast’s aggressive batting line-up.
RD vs BW Head to Head Record
This will be the first meeting between Rotterdam Dockers and Belfast Wolves in the European T20 Premier League.
Rotterdam Dockers: 0 wins
Belfast Wolves: 0 wins
As this is the inaugural season of the competition, there is no previous ETPL head-to-head record between the two franchises.
Pitch Report
Sportpark Westvliet has already produced a range of scores in the opening matches of the tournament. Rotterdam’s first game saw Amsterdam make 157/8 before Rotterdam chased the target in 18.1 overs.
The venue’s recent 10-match record shows 44 wickets for pace and 41 for spin. The split is almost even, so neither type of bowling can be ignored.
Recent matches at the ground have also shown that a strong batting performance can be rewarded. Rotterdam successfully chased 158 in the opening game, while Belfast made 184/7 in their first match.
A total around 160-175 could be competitive if the bowling side performs well at the death. The powerplay could be particularly important because both teams have aggressive top-order options.
Weather Report
Light rain is expected around Voorburg, with the temperature around 18.4°C, humidity close to 94% and a rain probability of around 76%.
The damp and humid conditions could give the bowlers some assistance, while the possibility of rain makes the toss particularly important. If the match is shortened, aggressive batting could become even more valuable.
Probable Playing XIs
Rotterdam Dockers
Michael Levitt, Faf du Plessis (c), Ben McDermott, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ben Manenti, Saqib Zulfiqar, David Wiese, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Anrich Nortje, Jai Moondra
Belfast Wolves
Paul Stirling, Tim Tector, Devon Conway, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Maxwell (c), Chris Jordan, Mark Adair, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Humphreys, Saurabh Netravalkar
Final playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
Key Player Battles
Faf du Plessis vs Belfast’s New Ball Attack
Faf’s unbeaten 83 was the foundation of Rotterdam’s opening win. Belfast will be looking to attack him early and prevent another long innings.
Glenn Maxwell vs Anrich Nortje
Maxwell’s power against Nortje’s pace could be one of the key battles. If Maxwell survives the fast bowler’s opening spell, Belfast can build a big finish around him.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Rotterdam’s Spin
Klaasen is dangerous against spin and can change the tempo of an innings quickly. Rotterdam may look to use Roelof van der Merwe or Sandeep Lamichhane to challenge him.
Mark Chapman vs Logan van Beek
Chapman scored 54 in Belfast’s opening match. Van Beek’s variations and experience in T20 cricket could make this an important middle-overs contest.
RD vs BW Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Faf du Plessis (C), Mark Chapman, Paul Stirling, Devon Conway
All Rounders: Glenn Maxwell (VC), David Wiese, Roelof van der Merwe
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Logan van Beek, Matthew Humphreys
Captain: Faf du Plessis
Vice Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Faf’s unbeaten 83 makes him a strong captaincy choice, while Maxwell offers points through both batting and bowling.
RD vs BW Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Faf du Plessis, Mark Chapman, Paul Stirling, Ben McDermott
All Rounders: Glenn Maxwell (C), David Wiese, Chris Jordan
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje (VC), Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice Captain: Anrich Nortje
Maxwell is a high-impact Grand League captaincy option after his 60 in the opening game. Nortje can be a differential vice-captain if Rotterdam’s pace attack gets early assistance.
Match Prediction
Both teams have started the tournament with convincing wins, making this a difficult match to predict.
Rotterdam have the advantage of an excellent chase in their opening game. Faf du Plessis looked in complete control and the middle order finished the job without much trouble.
Belfast, however, produced the more dominant overall performance. They scored 184/7 and then dismissed Dublin Guardians for 132/9. Maxwell and Chapman both made half-centuries, while the bowling attack kept the opposition under pressure throughout the chase.
The weather could play a major role. Humidity is high and rain is possible, which may make the toss and the use of the new ball especially important.
Rotterdam have a strong squad, but Belfast’s combination of Maxwell, Chapman, Stirling, Conway and Jordan gives them a slight edge. Their opening win was also more comprehensive.
Prediction: Belfast Wolves to win a close contest.
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RD vs BW Fantasy Team: FAQs
Who will win RD vs BW today?
Belfast Wolves have a slight edge after their 52-run opening win, although Rotterdam Dockers also started the tournament with a convincing chase.
RD vs BW Fantasy Team?
Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Mark Chapman, Anrich Nortje and David Wiese are among the players worth considering.
What is the pitch report for Sportpark Westvliet?
The venue has produced competitive scores in the opening ETPL matches. Pace has taken 44 wickets and spin 41 in the recent 10-match sample.
What is the weather for RD vs BW?
Light rain is expected, with temperatures around 18.4°C, humidity around 94% and a rain chance of about 76%.
What is the head-to-head record?
This will be the first meeting between Rotterdam Dockers and Belfast Wolves in the European T20 Premier League.
Who should be captain in the fantasy team?
Faf du Plessis is a strong small-league captain after his unbeaten 83, while Glenn Maxwell is a good Grand League captaincy option.
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