Paul Stirling
Tim Heatley Tector
Devon Conway
Glenn Maxwell
Lorcan Tucker
Harry Manenti✱
Trent Boult
Tom Curran
Mark Watt
Jack Jarvis
Mitchell Santner
Ross Adair
JJ Smuts
Andries Gous✱
Brandon McMullen
Mark Adair
Matthew Humphreys
Fred Klaassen
Gavin Hoey
The climax at The Village in Malahide was nothing short of cinematic. With just two balls remaining, Andries Gous struck the winning boundary, sealing a dramatic two‑wicket victory for Edinburgh Castle Rockers over Belfast Wolves in the European T20 Premier League 2026.
Match Summary
Belfast Wolves won the toss and elected to bat first under mostly sunny skies and a comfortable 17.2 °C. Opening with aggressive intent, Tim Heatley Tector anchored the innings, blasting 84 runs off 62 balls, peppered with six fours and three sixes. Devon Conway contributed a quick 29 off 24, but the middle order faltered as the Wolves fell short of the 200‑run mark, posting a respectable 150‑5 in their full 20 overs.
Edinburgh Castle Rockers began their chase with steady intent. Ross Adair gave them a quick start, adding 23 off 14 before falling. The real engine was Andries Gous, who unleashed a blistering 90 off 61 balls, steering the Castle Rockers to 151‑3 in just 18.4 overs. Mark Adair and Matthew Humphreys chipped in with crucial overs, limiting the Wolves to 2/21 and 1/33 respectively, while the Castle Rockers celebrated a narrow two‑wicket win.
Key Performances
Tim Heatley Tector (Belfast Wolves) – 84 (62) – The standout batsman for the Wolves, his innings kept the scoreboard ticking and set a solid platform.
Andries Gous (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) – 90 (61) – The match‑winner, Gous’s power hitting turned the chase into a sprint, especially in the final overs.
Trent Boult (Belfast Wolves) – 2/21 (4 overs) – Bowled with precision, Boult kept the Castle Rockers in check early on.
Mark Adair (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) – 1/30 (3 overs) – Provided a crucial breakthrough, dismissing key Wolves batsmen.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived when the Wolves lost early wickets, allowing the Castle Rockers to stay within the required run rate. However, the decisive moment came in the 16th over of the chase when Gous, already set, smashed a six and a four off consecutive balls, reducing the required runs dramatically. The final over saw the Wolves needing 12 runs; a dot ball followed by a single left the equation at 11 off 3 balls, but Gous’s powerful six off the penultimate delivery sealed the win.
Series Implications
This victory levels the head‑to‑head tally at 1‑1 in the European T20 Premier League 2026, intensifying the competition as both sides vie for a top‑four finish. Edinburgh Castle Rockers, buoyed by Gous’s heroics, now sit comfortably in the points table, while Belfast Wolves must regroup ahead of their next fixture, focusing on strengthening their middle order to convert solid starts into defendable totals.
Fans looking for the Belfast Wolves T20 score or the latest Edinburgh Castle Rockers cricket today can follow live updates via the European T20 Premier League 2026 live score portal. The match also contributed valuable net run rate points for both teams, making every remaining game crucial in the race to the semi‑finals.