ETPL 2026: Match 22, BFW vs RDD Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ETPL match between Belfast Wolves vs Rotterdam Dockers?

Belfast Wolves will take on Rotterdam Dockers in Match 22 of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 at the Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin on Saturday, September 12.

Both teams are enduring similar fortunes, having picked up nine points in seven matches, with four wins, two losses and a washout apiece. The Wolves come into this clash on the back of a five-wicket victory against the Amsterdam Flames, bundling the Flames out for 140 before chasing it down with an over to spare.

The Dockers come off a dominant 31-run win against the Glasgow Cosmic, posting a total of 172 for 4, which they defended successfully. Victory in this clash would allow the team to pull ahead in the race to the playoffs and help secure qualification.

BFW vs RDD: Match Details

Malahide Cricket Ground, Dublin: Pitch Report

The Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin offers a balanced surface, providing help to both spinners and pacers. The batters can play their shots with the consistent bounce, but seamers can get help with the new ball, and the pitch may offer assistance for spin bowling.

BFW vs RDD: Head-to-Head Record

BFW vs RDD: Predicted Playing XIs

Belfast Wolves (BFW):

Paul Stirling, Harry Manenti, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Maxwell (c), David Miller, Chris Jordan, Mark Adair, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Humphreys, Saurabh Netravalkar

Rotterdam Dockers (RDD):

Michael Levitt, Faf du Plessis (c), Vikramjit Singh, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Manenti, David Wiese, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Anrich Nortje, Jai Moondra

BFW vs RDD: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Faf du Plessis

Dockers captain Faf du Plessis has been the standout batter of the tournament and is the leading run-scorer with 322 runs in seven innings, averaging a brilliant 64.40 and striking at 143.75. He has scored four half-centuries in the season, and will be looking to continue his stellar form.

Probable Best Bowler: Anrich Nortje

South African fast-bowler Anrich Nortje has been the standout bowler of the season so far, and leads the wicket charts with 17 scalps in seven matches. He has been a strike bowler for his side while also being able to control the run-flow, as shown by his economy rate of just 6 runs per over. 

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match