ECR vs RD Fantasy Prediction, 27th Match: Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Rotterdam Dockers Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, ETPL 2026

This is a top of the table clash. Edinburgh Castle Rockers have 13 points from 8 matches, and Rotterdam Dockers have 11 points from 8, the two best records in the competition. The two sides have met once already this season, and Edinburgh won convincingly, bowling Rotterdam out for 93 after recovering from 14 for 3 themselves. For the ECR vs RD Fantasy Team, this previous result could be useful when assessing the key players and match-up options. Mitchell Santner captains Edinburgh, and Faf du Plessis leads Rotterdam.

ECR vs RD Match Details

Match: Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Rotterdam Dockers, 27th T20, European T20 Premier League 2026
Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Time: 06:45 PM
Venue: The Village, Malahide, Dublin
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

What Happened Last Time

This is worth covering in detail. Rotterdam won the toss and put Edinburgh in. Edinburgh collapsed to 14 for 3 inside three overs, JJ Smuts out for a two ball duck, Andries Gous for 4 and Ross Adair for 9. They recovered through Brandon McMullen, Laurie Evans and Gareth Delany, plus a rapid 15 off 8 balls from captain Mitchell Santner at the end, to reach 148 all out in 19.3 overs.

Rotterdam’s chase then fell apart. Tom Curran removed Michael Levitt and Vikramjit Singh in the same over, and Trent Boult dismissed Ben McDermott for 6. Faf du Plessis tried to rebuild with 21 off 19 balls, but Santner had him caught by Ross Adair at 40 for 5. From there Edinburgh’s bowlers, Curran finishing with 3 for 16, Santner 2 for 17 and Mark Watt 2 for 23, bowled Rotterdam out for 93, a 55 run win.

Recent Form

Edinburgh Castle Rockers have won four of their last five. They beat Dublin Guardians, Glasgow Cosmic and this same Rotterdam side, and their only defeat in that stretch came against Amsterdam Flames, bowled out for 118 while chasing.

Rotterdam Dockers have won three of their last five. They beat Belfast Wolves, chasing 161 to reach 162/3, and beat Glasgow Cosmic, chasing 141 in 19 overs. Their defeats in that stretch came against Amsterdam Flames and this same Edinburgh side in the match detailed above.

Points Table

Edinburgh Castle Rockers top the table with 13 points from 8 matches, 6 wins and 1 loss, and a net run rate of plus 1.613. Rotterdam Dockers are second with 11 points from 8 matches, 5 wins and 2 losses, and a net run rate of plus 0.017.

ECR vs RD Head to Head Record

Edinburgh Castle Rockers lead 1-0, having won the only previous meeting this season, the 14th match, bowling Rotterdam out for 93 to win by 55 runs.

ECR vs RD Squads

Edinburgh Castle Rockers: Mitchell Santner captains the side and was central to the win over Rotterdam last time, taking the key wicket of Faf du Plessis and scoring a quick 15 with the bat. Tom Curran has bowled well against this exact opponent, taking 3 for 16 in that same match. Trent Boult also picked up a wicket in the reverse fixture.

Full squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Ross Adair, Laurie Evans, Charlie Tear, JJ Smuts, Brandon McMullen, Gareth Delany, Tom Bruce, Finlay McCreath, Tom Curran, Shadab Khan, Mark Watt, Andrew Tye, Jack Jarvis, Trent Boult, Safyaan Sharif, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir.

Rotterdam Dockers: Faf du Plessis captains a side he also part owns, alongside Jonty Rhodes and Heinrich Klaasen. He top scored for Rotterdam in the reverse fixture with 21 before being dismissed by Santner. Andries Gous is also part of this squad, though his involvement is worth checking given he has appeared for multiple squads across different competitions this season.

Full squad: Faf du Plessis (c), Andries Gous (wk), Ben McDermott, Michael Levitt, Vikramjit Singh, David Wiese, Anrich Nortje, Jai Moondra, Sandeep Lamichhane, Roelof van der Merwe, Donovan Ferreira, Mitchell Owen, Aneurin Donald, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Ben Manenti.

Pitch Report

The Village, Malahide favours pace. Pace has taken 68 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against 32 percent for spin. Both sides have shown they can post a strong total here, with Edinburgh’s highest score 189 and Rotterdam’s 179.

Weather Report

This is a serious concern. Tuesday in Malahide is forecast for mostly cloudy conditions, 73 percent humidity, a temperature around 19°C, and an 80 percent chance of rain. Check the toss and any delay closely before finalising your fantasy team.

ECR vs RD Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Edinburgh Castle Rockers (ECR)

Ross Adair: 32 Runs, 0 Runs,
JJ Smuts: 4 Runs, 9 Runs,
Brandon McMullen: 26 Runs, 69 Runs & 2 Wickets,
Mitchell Santner: 18 Runs & 1 Wicket, 27 Runs,
Jack Jarvis: 1 Wicket, 4 Wickets,

Rotterdam Dockers (RD)

Mitchell Levitt: 44 Runs, 19 Runs,
Heinrich Klaasen: 47 Runs, 71 Runs, 30 Runs,
Faf du Plessis: 31 Runs,
Anrich Nortje: 2 Wickets, 3 Wickets,
Logan van Beek: 2 Wickets, 3 Wickets,
Shubham Ranjane: 29 Runs & 1 Wicket,

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

Probable Playing XIs

Edinburgh Castle Rockers (Probable): Ross Adair, JJ Smuts, Andries Gous (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Laurie Evans, Brandon McMullen, Gareth Delany, Tom Curran, Mark Watt, Trent Boult, Andrew Tye.

Rotterdam Dockers (Probable): Michael Levitt, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Wiese, Roelof van der Merwe, Shubham Ranjane, Saqib Zulfiqar, Anrich Nortje, Jai Moondra, Logan van Beek.

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

Mitchell Santner vs Faf du Plessis: Santner took du Plessis’s wicket in the reverse fixture, and both captains will want to make an early impact again with the game carrying real table implications.

Tom Curran vs Rotterdam’s top order: Curran took 3 for 16 against this exact opponent last time out, dismissing two batters in the same over.

Anrich Nortje vs Edinburgh’s top order: Nortje’s pace gives Rotterdam their best route to an early breakthrough after their own top order struggled last time these sides met.

ECR vs RD Fantasy Team

Wicketkeeper: Andries Gous, Laurie Evans

Batters: Faf du Plessis, Brandon McMullen, Gareth Delany

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Tom Curran, David Wiese

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Anrich Nortje, Mark Watt

Santner is captain on the back of his all round contribution in the reverse fixture, taking a key wicket and scoring a rapid 15 to help Edinburgh reach a defendable total. Du Plessis is vice captain as Rotterdam’s top scorer in that same match, even in defeat.

Curran and Boult both earn places for their real impact against this exact opponent last time out, rather than reputation alone.

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Match Prediction

Edinburgh Castle Rockers have the head to head edge and the better recent form, having won four of their last five and topping the table. Their bowling attack showed real depth in dismantling Rotterdam last time, and Santner’s dual contribution with bat and ball makes him a real difference maker.

Rotterdam Dockers have shown they can win too, beating Belfast and Glasgow Cosmic in recent matches, and Faf du Plessis leads a squad with real power through Klaasen, Wiese and Nortje. But their batting collapse in the reverse fixture, from a promising position to 93 all out, is a recent memory they will want to avoid repeating.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers get the edge given their head to head record and current form, though the 80 percent chance of rain means this top of the table clash may not be settled in the conventional way.

ECR vs RD Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the ECR vs RD 27th match today?
A. Edinburgh Castle Rockers are favoured. They top the table, have won four of their last five, and already beat Rotterdam once this season, bowling them out for 93.

Q. What is the ECR vs RD Fantasy prediction for the 27th match?
A. Mitchell Santner is the top captaincy pick based on his all round contribution in the reverse fixture. Faf du Plessis is the top pick for Rotterdam.

Q. What happened when these two teams last met?
A. Edinburgh Castle Rockers won by 55 runs in the 14th match. They recovered from 14 for 3 to post 148, then bowled Rotterdam out for 93, with Tom Curran taking 3 for 16 and Mitchell Santner dismissing Faf du Plessis.

Q. What is the pitch report for The Village, Malahide?
A. Pace has taken 68 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches. Both sides have posted totals above 175 here this season.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the ECR vs RD match?
A. Yes, a significant one. The forecast shows an 80 percent chance of rain with cloudy conditions, so a shortened or interrupted match looks likely.