Edinburgh Castle Rockers Triumph Over Rotterdam Dockers by 55 Runs in ETPL Match

In a thrilling encounter at the ETPL, the Edinburgh Castle Rockers defeated the Rotterdam Dockers by 55 runs. After a shaky start, the Rockers recovered with strong performances from Brandon McMullen and Gareth Delany, setting a total of 148. The Dockers struggled in their chase, collapsing to 93 runs. This victory keeps the Rockers unbeaten in the tournament, showcasing their resilience and bowling prowess. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 6, 2026, 21:10 IST

Rockers Overcome Early Setbacks

In Match 14 of the ETPL held at Voorburg Cricket Club in the Netherlands, the Edinburgh Castle Rockers showcased a remarkable all-round performance, defeating the Rotterdam Dockers by 55 runs while defending a total of 148.

Rockers Fight Back After Early Stumble

After winning the toss, the Rotterdam Dockers 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 on his second ball, Andries Gous scored just four runs, and Ross Adair managed only nine, leaving Edinburgh struggling at 14 for three.

However, the Rockers regrouped with a partnership between Brandon McMullen and Laurie Evans, who added 46 runs together. McMullen scored a powerful 37 off 28 balls, including three fours and two sixes, before being dismissed. Evans continued to stabilize the innings with a score of 33 from 31 balls, while Gareth Delany accelerated the scoring with a quick 31 off just 18 balls, featuring two fours and two sixes.

Mitchell Santner contributed a brisk 15 runs from eight balls, including a six, helping Edinburgh surpass the 140-run mark despite losing wickets frequently in the final overs. Ultimately, the Rockers were bowled out for 148 in 19.3 overs, with Jai Moondra, David Wiese, and Anrich Nortje each taking three wickets for Rotterdam.

Dockers' Chase Unravels Under Pressure

The Dockers' response was disastrous from the outset. Tom Curran struck early, dismissing Michael Levitt for just one run and Vikramjit Singh for a duck in the same over. Ben McDermott posed a brief threat with a six but was quickly removed by Trent Boult for only six runs, leaving Rotterdam reeling at eight down after just 2.4 overs.

Faf du Plessis tried to stabilize the innings with a score of 21 from 19 balls, but Mitchell Santner made a crucial breakthrough, with Ross Adair catching the Dockers' captain at 40 for five. The Rockers' bowlers maintained relentless pressure, with Santner finishing with figures of 2/17, Mark Watt taking 2/23, and Curran concluding a stellar spell with 3/16 from four overs. JJ Smuts also claimed a wicket, leading to Rotterdam's collapse at 93 runs in 18 overs, resulting in a comprehensive 55-run defeat.

Rockers Maintain Unbeaten Streak

This victory keeps the Rockers unbeaten in the ETPL, highlighting their ability to recover from challenging situations, as evidenced by their comeback from 14 for three and a disciplined bowling performance that prevented Rotterdam from forming any significant partnerships.

For the Dockers, an early advantage in bowling could not be transformed into match control, and their batting collapse left them with too much ground to cover. Edinburgh once again demonstrated the balance that has established them as one of the tournament's top teams, combining batting resilience with sustained bowling pressure to secure another convincing win.