DG vs BW Fantasy Prediction, 18th Match: Dublin Guardians vs Belfast Wolves Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, ETPL 2026

Dublin Guardians remain winless through five matches and sit bottom of the table with a net run rate of minus 1.650, the weakest in the competition, and they now face the side that beat them in the tournament’s second match. The DG vs BW Fantasy Team will be closely watched as both sides look to strengthen their position in the closing stages of the tournament. Belfast Wolves have bounced back from their first defeat of the season to beat Glasgow Cosmic, and Glenn Maxwell’s side arrives with the head to head advantage already secured over Ravichandran Ashwin’s struggling Dublin outfit. This is also the tournament’s first match at its second venue, with the ETPL now shifting to Dublin for its closing stages.

DG vs BW Match Details

Match: Dublin Guardians vs Belfast Wolves, 18th T20, European T20 Premier League 2026
Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Time: 06:45 pm,
Venue: The Village, Malahide, Dublin
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

A New Venue

This match marks the tournament’s move to Ireland for its closing stretch. Every previous ETPL fixture was played at Sportpark Westvliet in Voorburg, and the competition now shifts to The Village in Malahide for the remaining league matches and both knockout fixtures.

Recent Form

Dublin Guardians have lost all five of their matches. Their most recent defeat came against Amsterdam Flames, who chased down 169 to beat them by nine runs after Dublin posted 160/8, their best batting effort of the season but still not enough. Before that they lost to Rotterdam Dockers, Edinburgh Castle Rockers, Glasgow Cosmic and Belfast Wolves, the last of those by 52 runs in the tournament’s second match.

Belfast Wolves have won three of their last four. They beat Glasgow Cosmic comfortably in their most recent outing, chasing 120 to reach 146/3 in a reduced 12 over match, bouncing back from their first defeat of the season, a heavy loss to Edinburgh Castle Rockers where they were bowled out for 130 chasing 189. Before that they had also won a heavily rain reduced contest against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons.

Points Table

Belfast Wolves have seven points from five matches, three wins and one loss, with a net run rate of plus 0.580. Dublin Guardians are bottom of the table with zero points from five matches, no wins, and a net run rate of minus 1.650, the weakest in the competition.

DG vs BW Head to Head Record

Belfast Wolves lead the head to head 1-0, having won the only previous meeting this season, the second match of the tournament, posting 184/7 and bowling Dublin out for 132, a 52 run win.

DG vs BW Squads

Dublin Guardians: Ravichandran Ashwin captains the side in a dual role as playing captain and mentor, part of a leadership group that includes owner Rahul Dravid and head coach Vikram Rathour. Vijay Shankar joined this season as a marquee signing, and James Vince and Harry Tector lead the batting, though the runs have not translated into wins all season.

Full squad: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), James Vince, Harry Tector, Vijay Shankar, Daryl Mitchell, Muhammad Waseem, Benjamin Calitz (wk), Noah Croes (wk), George Dockrell, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Chris Greaves, Peter Hatzoglou, Chris Wood, Joshua Little, Matt Hollard, Craig Young.

Belfast Wolves: Glenn Maxwell captains the side and is also a co-owner of the franchise alongside Rohan Lund, having been closely involved in building this squad from the ground up through the draft. Tim Tector, David Miller and Paul Stirling give the batting real experience, and Mark Adair adds allround value with the ball.

Full squad: Glenn Maxwell (c), Tim Heatley Tector, David Miller, Paul Stirling, Mark Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, Fred Klaassen, Zainullah Ihsan, Alexander Roy, Harry Manenti, Devon Conway (wk), Mark Adair, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Chapman, Gavin Hoey, Zaunullah Ihsan, Crishan Kalugamage,

Pitch Report

The Village, Malahide has a limited recent men’s T20 sample specifically, though historical matches here have generally favoured the side batting first, including a comfortable England chase against Ireland and an India win in 2023. Pace has taken 65 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against 35 percent for spin, a less extreme split than the Voorburg venue used for the tournament’s opening stage but still favouring seam options.

Weather Report

Wednesday in Malahide is forecast for mostly cloudy conditions with 67 percent humidity, a temperature around 16°C, and a 49 percent chance of rain. Conditions are cooler and drier than the Voorburg venue has generally offered this tournament, though a shortened match remains a real possibility.

DG vs BW Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Dublin Guardians (DG)

James Vince: 73 Runs, 95 Runs,
Sanjay Krishnamurthy: 24 Runs, 26 Runs,
George Dockrell: 3 Runs & 2 Wickets,
Matthew Hollard: 2 Wickets,
R Ashwin: 1 Wicket, 1 Wicket,

Belfast Wolves (BW)

Mark Chapman: 71 Runs, 9 Runs,
David Miller: 23 Runs, 20 Runs,
Gleen Maxwell: 7 Runs & 1 Wicket, 35 Runs,
Fred Klaasen: 3 Wickets, 2 Wickets,
Harry Manenti: 2 Wickets,
Mark Adair: 2 Wickets,

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the DG vs BW match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

Dublin Guardians (Probable): James Vince, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, R Ashwin (c), Harry Tector, Daryl Mitchell, Vijay Shankar, Noah Croes (wk), George Dockrell, Craig Young, Matt Hollard, Joshua Little.

Belfast Wolves (Probable): Tim Heatley Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), David Miller, Glenn Maxwell (c), Mark Chapman, Mark Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Fred Klaassen, Harry Manenti, Chris Jordan.

These are estimates drawn from the confirmed squads. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss, and rain could force a reduced overs contest.

Key Player Battles

Ravichandran Ashwin vs David Miller: Ashwin’s off spin against one of the most experienced finishers in franchise cricket is the contest that will decide how much control Dublin can exert if the match goes deep.

James Vince vs Mark Adair: Vince needs runs at the top for Dublin to have any chance of ending their winless run, and Adair’s new ball control has been a consistent feature of Belfast’s recent form.

Vijay Shankar vs Belfast’s spin options: Shankar’s allround game has been part of Dublin’s better recent totals, and how he handles the middle overs against Belfast’s bowling variety could shape the innings.

DG vs BW Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: James Vince,

Batters: David Miller (C), Glenn Maxwell, Mark Chapman, Harry Tector,

All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin (VC), Mark Adair, Vijay Shankar, George Dockrell,

Bowlers: Fred Klaassen, Joshua Little,

Miller gets the captaincy as the most proven finisher in the match, playing for the side with the far stronger recent form. Ashwin is vice captain as Dublin’s most reliable performer regardless of the side’s overall results, an allrounder who bowls his full quota and bats in the top order. The team is weighted towards Belfast given the wide gap in current form, balanced with Dublin’s most credible performers as differentials.

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Match Prediction

Belfast Wolves are the clear favourites. They already beat this exact opponent once this season, they have won three of their last four, and their squad carries more proven finishing power through Miller, Stirling and Maxwell.

Dublin Guardians have shown some improvement with the bat, posting 160 against Amsterdam in their most recent match, their best total of the season, but a fifth straight defeat did nothing to change their position at the bottom of the table. Ashwin, Vince and Shankar give them individual quality, but the results have not followed all season.

Belfast Wolves should win here, continuing their recovery from their first defeat of the season, with Dublin’s best hope being a repeat of their improved recent batting effort.

DG vs BW Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the DG vs BW 18th match today?
A. Belfast Wolves are strong favourites. They already beat Dublin Guardians once this season, have won three of their last four matches, and Dublin remain winless through five matches at the bottom of the table.

Q. What is the DG vs BW Fantasy prediction for the 18th match?
A. David Miller and Ravichandran Ashwin are the top captaincy picks. Glenn Maxwell and Mark Adair are also strong options.

Q. Have Dublin Guardians won a match this season?
A. No. They have lost all five of their matches, though their most recent total of 160 against Amsterdam Flames was their best batting performance of the season.

Q. What is the head to head record between Dublin Guardians and Belfast Wolves?
A. Belfast Wolves lead 1-0, having won the tournament’s second match by 52 runs, posting 184/7 and bowling Dublin out for 132.

Q. Where is this match being played?
A. At The Village in Malahide, Dublin, marking the tournament’s shift away from its opening venue at Voorburg in the Netherlands for the closing stages and knockouts.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the DG vs BW match?
A. Some. The forecast shows a 49 percent chance of rain with mostly cloudy conditions, so a reduced overs contest is possible, though drier than recent matches at the tournament’s earlier venue.