Edinburgh Castle Rockers Triumph Over Glasgow Cosmic in ETPL Clash
Rockers Secure Victory in Match 16
In a thrilling encounter at Voorburg Cricket Club in the Netherlands, the Edinburgh Castle Rockers showcased their dominance in the ETPL by defeating Glasgow Cosmic by seven wickets. Chasing a target of 160 runs, the Rockers completed their innings with six balls to spare.
Glasgow Cosmic's Innings
After winning the toss, Edinburgh opted to bowl first. Glasgow started strong with an opening partnership between Jason Roy and Finn Allen, who put together 30 runs before Allen was dismissed for nine. Roy followed soon after, scoring 20 runs. George Munsey contributed a quick 31 runs off 24 balls, but Tom Curran's bowling ended his innings at 72 for three.
Liam Livingstone and Richie Berrington then accelerated the scoring. Livingstone hit 36 runs from 30 balls, featuring two fours and two sixes, before being dismissed by Trent Boult in the 17th over. Berrington delivered a powerful performance, scoring 38 runs off just 20 balls, including two fours and three sixes, helping Glasgow finish their innings at 159 for six.
Rockers' Chase
Edinburgh's chase began energetically, with Ross Adair hitting three sixes in his quick 21 runs from 11 balls before being dismissed in the third over. JJ Smuts also fell early, leaving the team at 28 for two.
Gous and McMullen's Partnership
Andries Gous and Brandon McMullen then took charge, forming a formidable partnership that added 108 runs in just 68 balls. Gous anchored the innings with 49 runs from 40 balls, while McMullen played aggressively, scoring an unbeaten 82 runs from 47 balls.
Gous was dismissed by Lungi Ngidi at 136 for three, but McMullen remained steady alongside Laurie Evans, needing only 23 runs from the last four overs. The pair successfully guided Edinburgh to a total of 163 for three, sealing another victory against Glasgow.
Unbeaten Streak Continues
McMullen's outstanding 82* was crucial, while Gous's 49 provided the necessary stability after early wickets fell. Despite Berrington and Livingstone's efforts for Glasgow, their total was insufficient against a well-controlled Edinburgh side. This win reinforces the Rockers' position at the top of the ETPL, as they remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament.