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Dublin Guardians vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing XI & Preview — ETPL 2026 Match 21

Dublin Guardians take on Edinburgh Castle Rockers in ETPL 2026 at The Village, Malahide on September 11, 2026, with play starting at 6:45 PM IST. Trent Boult is the form pick of the two squads with 5 wickets in 1 match. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.

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DG
Dublin Guardians
VS
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ECR
Edinburgh Castle Rockers
📅 Date
September 11, 2026
🕖 Time
6:45 PM IST
📍 Venue
The Village
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Pitch Report

The Village, Malahide has no completed matches on record for ETPL 2026 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.

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Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.

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Team Assessment

🛡️DG
L

Dublin Guardians have limited recent T20 results on record — their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here.

🏰ECR
W

Edinburgh Castle Rockers have limited recent T20 results on record — their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here.

Key Players to Watch

Chris Wood·DGBOWL

25 runs and 3 wickets in 1 match in ETPL 2026 makes Chris Wood one of DG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 130 fantasy points a game and with a best of 130.

Josh Little·DGBOWL

Josh Little brings 2 wickets in 1 match to this fixture for DG, averaging 67 fantasy points a game and with a best of 67.

George Dockrell·DGBOWL

George Dockrell has 35 runs in 1 match for DG in ETPL 2026, averaging 58 fantasy points a game and with a best of 58.

Ravichandran Ashwin·DGBOWL

15 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match in ETPL 2026 makes Ravichandran Ashwin one of DG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 58 fantasy points a game and with a best of 58.

Trent Boult·ECRBOWL

Trent Boult brings 5 wickets in 1 match to this fixture for ECR, averaging 199 fantasy points a game and with a best of 199.

JJ Smuts·ECRBAT

JJ Smuts has 16 runs and 2 wickets in 1 match for ECR in ETPL 2026, averaging 98 fantasy points a game and with a best of 98.

Andries Gous·ECRWK

40 runs in 1 match in ETPL 2026 makes Andries Gous one of ECR's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 70 fantasy points a game and with a best of 70.

Ross Adair·ECRBAT

Ross Adair brings 28 runs in 1 match to this fixture for ECR, averaging 66 fantasy points a game and with a best of 66.

Fantasy Cricket Picks

C CAPTAINTrent Boult

5 wickets in 1 match for ECR in ETPL 2026 at 199 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

VC VICE-CAPTAINChris Wood

25 runs and 3 wickets in 1 match for DG in ETPL 2026 at 130 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.

Must Picks

Chris Wood
DG

25 runs and 3 wickets in 1 match for DG in ETPL 2026 at 130 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Josh Little
DG

2 wickets in 1 match for DG in ETPL 2026 at 67 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Trent Boult
ECR

5 wickets in 1 match for ECR in ETPL 2026 at 199 points a game — a high-floor pick.

JJ Smuts
ECR

16 runs and 2 wickets in 1 match for ECR in ETPL 2026 at 98 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Differential Picks (Grand League)

💡George Dockrell
DG

In ETPL 2026, George Dockrell has already posted a single-match best of 58 fantasy points against a 58-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

💡Andries Gous
ECR

In ETPL 2026, Andries Gous has already posted a single-match best of 70 fantasy points against a 70-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Suggested Fantasy XI

2WK4BAT2AR3BOWL7DG4ECR
1Benjamin Calitz
2Muhammad Waseem
3Harry Tector
4Daryl Mitchell
5Sanjay Krishnamurthi
6Harmeet Singh
7Chris WoodVC
8Trent BoultC
9Jack Jarvis
10JJ Smuts
11Andries Gous

Match Prediction

This shapes as a genuinely open contest; the toss and conditions could prove decisive.

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Overall Fantasy Strategy

This XI leans 7-4 towards DG, which is a deliberate bet rather than a hedge — Trent Boult takes the armband, so if DG are rolled over cheaply your score goes with them. If you want to de-risk it, swap one DG middle-order batter for the equivalent slot on the other side before the toss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win Dublin Guardians vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers?

This shapes as a genuinely open contest; the toss and conditions could prove decisive.

Who should be captain for Dublin Guardians vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers in fantasy cricket?

Trent Boult is the top captain pick, with Chris Wood as vice-captain. 5 wickets in 1 match for ECR in ETPL 2026 at 199 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

What is the pitch report for The Village, Malahide?

The Village, Malahide has no completed matches on record for ETPL 2026 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.

When is Dublin Guardians vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers?

Dublin Guardians vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers is scheduled for September 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM IST, The Village, Malahide.

What is the head-to-head record between Dublin Guardians and Edinburgh Castle Rockers?

No completed head-to-head meetings between DG and ECR are on record yet — this is a fresh contest.

How have Dublin Guardians and Edinburgh Castle Rockers been performing recently?

Dublin Guardians have limited recent T20 results on record — their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here. Edinburgh Castle Rockers have limited recent T20 results on record — their match-day XI and conditions will tell the story here.

Who is a good differential pick for Dublin Guardians vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers?

George Dockrell (DG) — In ETPL 2026, George Dockrell has already posted a single-match best of 58 fantasy points against a 58-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

What's a good fantasy XI for Dublin Guardians vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers?

A balanced XI built from both squads: Benjamin Calitz, Muhammad Waseem, Harry Tector, Daryl Mitchell, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Chris Wood, Trent Boult, Jack Jarvis, JJ Smuts, Andries Gous. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.

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