RD vs ECR Fantasy Prediction, 14th Match: Rotterdam Dockers vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, ETPL 2026

This is the match of the season so far. RD vs ECR Fantasy Team discussions will be crucial as Rotterdam Dockers and Edinburgh Castle Rockers are the only two fully unbeaten sides left in the ETPL, and they meet for the first time with top spot on the line. Faf du Plessis captains a Rotterdam side that has won three straight, and Edinburgh Castle Rockers arrive with an even better net run rate after winning all four of their completed matches.

Rotterdam Dockers vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers Match Details

Match: Rotterdam Dockers vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers, 14th T20, European T20 Premier League 2026
Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Time: 03:00 pm, 09:30 GMT
Venue: Sportpark Westvliet, Voorburg Cricket Club
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

Recent Form

Rotterdam Dockers have won three matches in a row. They chased down 178 against Dublin Guardians, reaching 179/3 in 18.4 overs, beat Glasgow Cosmic, chasing 140 to reach 141/5 in 19.5 overs, and opened the tournament with a win over Amsterdam Flames, chasing 157 to reach 158/5.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers have been just as impressive, winning all three of their tracked recent matches. They beat Belfast Wolves comprehensively, posting 189/5 and bowling Belfast out for 130, beat Dublin Guardians, chasing 109 in 13.4 overs, and beat Glasgow Cosmic, chasing 115 in 11.3 overs. Across four completed matches this season, Edinburgh remain fully unbeaten.

Points Table

Edinburgh Castle Rockers sit top of the table with seven points from four matches, all wins, and a net run rate of plus 3.288, the best in the competition. Rotterdam Dockers are just behind with five points from three matches, also unbeaten, and a net run rate of plus 0.519. Both sides carry a 100 percent win rate this season.

RD vs ECR Head to Head Record

There is none. This is the first meeting between Rotterdam Dockers and Edinburgh Castle Rockers, both created for this inaugural ETPL season, and it arrives as a top of the table clash.

RD vs ECR Squads

Rotterdam Dockers: Faf du Plessis captains a side he also part owns, alongside Jonty Rhodes, John Abraham and Heinrich Klaasen. Klaasen keeps wicket and is the most destructive middle order option in the competition.

Anrich Nortje leads the pace attack, David Wiese and Roelof van der Merwe bring extensive T20 experience, and Sandeep Lamichhane offers leg spin. The overseas group also includes Ben McDermott and Aneurin Donald.

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

Edinburgh Castle Rockers: Edinburgh have been the most efficient side in the tournament, winning every completed match without needing a heavily stretched chase. No captain has been confirmed in available reporting, though Chris Jordan has featured prominently leading their attack, fresh off captaining Southern Brave through The Hundred.

Devon Conway and Mark Chapman give the top order real class, Lorcan Tucker keeps wicket, and Crishan Kalugamage and Harry Manenti round out an allround unit with real depth.

Full squad: Lorcan Tucker (wk), Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Harry Manenti, Crishan Kalugamage, Chris Jordan, Saurabh Netravalkar.

Pitch Report

Sportpark Westvliet has strongly favoured pace this season, with quicks taking 73 percent of the wickets across the last 10 matches against just 27 percent for spin.

Recent scores at the ground have varied. Rotterdam’s win over Dublin produced 179, Amsterdam chased 172 against Glasgow, and Belfast were bowled out for 130 in their loss to Edinburgh. Both sides in this match have shown they can chase effectively at this venue.

Weather Report

Specific forecast figures were not available for this fixture. This has been the wettest venue in the competition through the tournament so far, with several matches already disrupted or heavily reduced by rain, so conditions are worth checking closer to the toss.

RD vs ECR Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Rotterdam Dockers (RD)

Mitchell Levit: 35 Runs, 37 Runs,
Faf du Plessis: 79 Runs, 4 Runs,
Heinrich Klaasen: 34 Runs, 11 Runs,
R Van der Merwe: 2 Wickets, 2 Wickets,
David Wiese: 1 Wicket, 7 Runs & 3 Wickets,
Anrich Nortje: 1 Wicket, 3 Wickets,

Edinburgh Castle Rockers (ECR)

JJ Smuts: 98 Runs, 33 Runs & 1 Wicket,
Brandon McMullen: 30 Runs, 12 Runs,
Mitchell Santner: 25 Runs, 3 Runs & 5 Wickets,
Ross Adair: 9 Runs, 24 Runs,
Tom Curran: 4 Wickets, 1 Wicket,
Trent Boult: 3 Wickets, 2 Wickets,
Jack Jarvis: 2 Wickets, 1 Wicket,

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

Probable Playing XIs

Rotterdam Dockers (Probable): Vikramjit Singh, Michael Levitt, Faf du Plessis (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ben McDermott, Daqib Zulfiqar, David Wiese, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Anrich Nortje, Jasper Davidson.

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

These are estimates drawn from the confirmed squads, which appear limited for Edinburgh in the available listing. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Heinrich Klaasen vs Chris Jordan: Klaasen is the most destructive batter in the competition, and Tom Curran’s pace at the death has been central to Edinburgh’s unbeaten run. This is the standout contest of the round.

Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult: Du Plessis will look to attack early, while Boult will rely on his movement and control to make the breakthrough.

Anrich Nortje vs JJ Smuts: Nortje’s raw pace with the new ball against a batter capable of taking any attack apart, a real contest early in the innings.

RD vs ECR Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen (C), Ben McderMott,

Batters: Mitchell Levitt, Laurie Evans,

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, JJ Smuts (Vc), Tom Curran, David Wiese,

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Anrich Nortje, Mark Watt,

Klaasen gets the captaincy as the most explosive batter in the fixture, with wicketkeeper dismissal points on top of runs. JJ Smuts is vice captain given his form leading Edinburgh’s attack through an unbeaten start to the season. The rest balances both top orders with the bowling options most likely to influence a pace dominated surface.

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Match Prediction

This is difficult to call on the numbers alone. Both sides are unbeaten, both have shown they can chase and defend, and Edinburgh’s net run rate edge reflects margins rather than a clear gap in quality.

Rotterdam Dockers have the deeper overseas core across batting and bowling, with Klaasen, du Plessis, Nortje, Lamichhane and Wiese all capable of deciding a match individually. Edinburgh Castle Rockers have been the more clinical side so far, completing four wins from four without the closest of finishes.

This is close to a coin toss between the tournament’s two best teams, with Rotterdam’s greater squad depth offering the slightest of edges.

RD vs ECR Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the RD vs ECR 14th match today?
A. This is very close. Rotterdam Dockers and Edinburgh Castle Rockers are the only two unbeaten teams in the ETPL, meeting for the first time in a real top of the table clash.

Q. What is the RD vs ECR Fantasy prediction for the 14th match?
A. Heinrich Klaasen and Chris Jordan are the top captaincy picks. Faf du Plessis and Devon Conway are also strong options.

Q. Where do Rotterdam Dockers and Edinburgh Castle Rockers stand in the ETPL table?
A. Edinburgh Castle Rockers are top with seven points from four matches, all wins. Rotterdam Dockers are second with five points from three matches, also unbeaten.

Q. What is the pitch report for Sportpark Westvliet, Voorburg?
A. Pace has dominated heavily, with quicks taking 73 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches. This has also been the wettest venue in the tournament, so conditions are worth checking closer to the toss.

Q. Have Rotterdam Dockers and Edinburgh Castle Rockers played each other before?
A. No. This is the first meeting between the two sides, both competing in the ETPL’s inaugural season.