Edinburgh Castle Rockers Triumph Over Rotterdam Dockers in ETPL Clash

In a gripping match at the ETPL, the Edinburgh Castle Rockers triumphed over the Rotterdam Dockers by 55 runs. After a shaky start, the Rockers rallied with strong performances from Brandon McMullen and Gareth Delany, setting a target of 148. Despite an early bowling advantage, the Dockers crumbled under pressure, finishing at 93 all out. This victory keeps the Rockers unbeaten in the tournament, showcasing their ability to recover from difficult situations and maintain pressure with disciplined bowling.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 7, 2026, 00:08 IST

Match Summary: Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs. Rotterdam Dockers

In a thrilling encounter at the Voorburg Cricket Club in the Netherlands on September 6, the Edinburgh Castle Rockers showcased their all-around skills, defeating the Rotterdam Dockers by 55 runs in Match 14 of the ETPL.

After winning the toss, Rotterdam opted to field first, a decision that initially seemed advantageous as the Rockers lost three wickets within the first three overs. JJ Smuts was dismissed for a duck, Andries Gous scored just four runs, and Ross Adair managed only nine, leaving Edinburgh struggling at 14 for three.

However, a solid partnership between Brandon McMullen and Laurie Evans helped stabilize the innings. They added 46 runs together before McMullen was out for a brisk 37 off 28 balls, which included three fours and two sixes. Evans continued to build the innings, contributing 33 runs from 31 balls, while Gareth Delany injected much-needed momentum with a quickfire 31 off just 18 deliveries, featuring two fours and two sixes.

Mitchell Santner also played a key role, scoring 15 runs off eight balls, including a six, as Edinburgh surpassed the 140-run mark despite losing wickets frequently towards the end. Ultimately, the Rockers were bowled out for 148 in 19.3 overs, with Rotterdam's Jai Moondra, David Wiese, and Anrich Nortje each taking three wickets.

In response, Rotterdam's chase faltered early on. Tom Curran struck first, dismissing Michael Levitt for one and Vikramjit Singh for a duck in the same over. Although Ben McDermott hit a six, he was soon out for six, leaving the Dockers in dire straits at eight wickets down within just 2.4 overs.

Faf du Plessis tried to stabilize the innings with a score of 21 from 19 balls, but Mitchell Santner's breakthrough, caught by Ross Adair, saw the Dockers at 40 for five. The Rockers' bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings.

Santner ended with impressive figures of 2/17, Mark Watt took 2/23, and Curran completed a stellar performance with 3/16 from four overs, while JJ Smuts also claimed a wicket.

Rotterdam was bowled out for 93 in 18 overs, resulting in a comprehensive 55-run victory for Edinburgh. This win keeps the Rockers unbeaten in the ETPL, highlighting their ability to recover from challenging situations and their disciplined bowling that prevented Rotterdam from forming any significant partnerships.

Despite an early advantage in bowling, the Dockers could not convert it into match control, and their batting collapse proved too much to overcome.

Edinburgh's blend of resilience with the bat and sustained pressure with the ball has solidified their status as one of the tournament's top teams, securing yet another convincing victory.