ECR vs BW Fantasy Prediction, 29th Match: Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Belfast Wolves Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, ETPL 2026

This is another top of the table clash. Edinburgh Castle Rockers have 13 points from 8 matches, and Belfast Wolves have 11 points from 9, two of the best records in the competition. Edinburgh have won four of their last five, though their run was broken by Rotterdam in their last match, a result that corrects an earlier prediction favouring Edinburgh in that game. Mitchell Santner captains Edinburgh, who already beat this same Belfast side once this season. For the ECR vs BW Fantasy Team, this strong head-to-head history and recent form will be important factors to consider.

ECR vs BW Match Details

Match: Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Belfast Wolves
Match Number: 29th T20
Tournament: European T20 Premier League 2026
Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Time: 9:30 AM Local Time
Venue: The Village, Malahide, Dublin
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

Recent Form

Edinburgh Castle Rockers have won four of their last five. They beat Dublin Guardians, Glasgow Cosmic and Rotterdam Dockers in earlier matches, but were beaten by Amsterdam Flames and then lost their most recent match to Rotterdam Dockers, chasing 181 and falling short at 176/5.

Belfast Wolves have won three of their last five. They beat Glasgow Cosmic heavily, bowling them out for 84, and beat Amsterdam Flames earlier in that stretch. Their two defeats came against Rotterdam Dockers and Dublin Guardians.

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. Belfast Wolves have 11 points from 9 matches, 5 wins and 3 losses, and a net run rate of plus 0.608.

ECR vs BW Head to Head Record

Edinburgh Castle Rockers lead 1-0, having won the only previous meeting this season, the 11th match, posting 189/5 and bowling Belfast out for 130, a 59 run win.

ECR vs BW Squads

Edinburgh Castle Rockers: Mitchell Santner captains the side. Andries Gous keeps wicket and adds overseas batting depth. Tom Curran and Trent Boult lead a strong pace attack, and Mark Watt offers a left arm spin option.

Full squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Ross Adair, Andries Gous (wk), 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, Reece Topley.

Belfast Wolves: Glenn Maxwell captains the side and is also a co-owner of the franchise. David Miller has been Belfast’s most reliable finisher in recent matches, and Mark Chapman and Paul Stirling add further batting depth. Mark Adair and Chris Jordan lead the bowling.

Full squad: Glenn Maxwell (c), Tim Heatley Tector, David Miller, Paul Stirling, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, Chris Jordan, Fred Klaassen, Saurabh Netravalkar, Zainullah Ihsan, Alex Roy.

Pitch Report

The Village, Malahide favours pace heavily. Pace has taken 67 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against 33 percent for spin. Both sides have scored well here, with Edinburgh’s highest total 189 and Belfast’s 187.

Weather Report

Thursday in Malahide is forecast for cloudy conditions, 93 percent humidity, a temperature around 12.2°C, and a 17 percent chance of rain. A full match looks likely.

ECR vs BW Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Edinburgh Castle Rockers (ECR)

Mitchell Santner: 39 Runs, 18 Runs & 1 Wicket,
JJ Smuts: 25 Runs, 4 Runs,
Brandon McMullen: 47 Runs & 1 Wicket, 26 Runs,
Tom Curran: 33 Runs & 2 Wickets,
Jack Jarvis: 1 Wicket, 1 Wicket,

Belfast Wolves (BW)

Harry Manenti: 39 Runs, 24 Runs,
Lorcan Tucker: 50 Runs, 58 Runs,
Mark Chapman: 54 Runs, 11 Runs,
Gleen Maxwell: 13 Runs & 1 Wicket, 0 Runs,
Matthew Humphreys: 4 Wickets, 1 Wicket,

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

Probable Playing XIs

Edinburgh Castle Rockers (Probable): Andries Gous (wk), JJ Smuts, Finley McCreath, Mitchell Santner (c), Laurie Evans, Brandon McMullen, Gareth Delany, Tom Curran, Mark Watt, Trent Boult, Jack Jarvis.

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

These are estimates. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Mitchell Santner vs Glenn Maxwell: Two captains and two allrounders, both capable of shaping a top of the table clash with either bat or ball.

Tom Curran vs Belfast’s top order: Curran has bowled well against tough opponents before, and early wickets matter on a ground that favours pace so heavily.

David Miller vs Edinburgh’s death bowling: Miller has been the most reliable finisher in Belfast’s recent matches, and stopping him in the closing overs is one of Edinburgh’s clearest challenges.

ECR vs BW Fantasy Team

Wicketkeeper: Andries Gous

Batters: David Miller (Vc), Mark Chapman, Paul Stirling

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner (C), Tom Curran, Glenn Maxwell, Mark Adair, Chris Jordan

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Mark Watt

Santner is captain as Edinburgh’s captain and an allrounder who contributes with both bat and ball, leading the tournament’s top side. Miller is vice captain as Belfast’s most reliable recent finisher.

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

Match Prediction

Edinburgh Castle Rockers have the head to head edge and top the table, but their recent loss to Rotterdam shows they are not unbeatable right now. Their bowling attack, led by Curran and Boult, remains a real strength.

Belfast Wolves have David Miller in good recent form and Glenn Maxwell’s allround influence, and they arrive full of confidence after a heavy win over Glasgow Cosmic.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers get a narrow edge given their head to head record and position at the top of the table, though Belfast have shown enough recently to make this a real contest between two of the tournament’s best sides.

ECR vs BW Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the ECR vs BW 29th match today?
A. This is close. Edinburgh Castle Rockers top the table and already beat Belfast once this season, though their recent loss to Rotterdam Dockers shows they can be beaten, and Belfast arrive with David Miller in good form.

Q. What is the ECR vs BW Fantasy prediction for the 29th match?
A. Mitchell Santner is the top captaincy pick as Edinburgh’s captain. David Miller is the top pick for Belfast given his recent finishing form.

Q. What happened when these two teams last met?
A. Edinburgh Castle Rockers won by 59 runs in the 11th match, posting 189/5 and bowling Belfast out for 130.

Q. What is the pitch report for The Village, Malahide?
A. Pace has taken 67 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches. Both sides have posted totals close to 190 here this season.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the ECR vs BW match?
A. Not much. The forecast shows a 17 percent chance of rain with cloudy conditions, so a full match looks likely.