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RD vs ECR Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Tips — ETPL 2026 Match 14

Rotterdam Dockers take on Edinburgh Castle Rockers in ETPL 2026 at Sportpark Duivesteijn on September 5, 2026, with play starting at 3:00 PM IST. RD arrive with 3 wins from their last 3, ECR with 3 from 4. Innings at this ground have averaged 141 across 12 completed matches. Trent Boult is the form pick of the two squads with 10 wickets in 3 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.

📡Live scores, playing XI and result for RD vs ECR

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🏆 Match Result5 Sept, 08:00 pm IST
🏰 ECR won
RD
93
🏰 ECR
148
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TOP BAT
Brandon McMullen — 37(28)
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TOP BOWL
Tom Curran — 3/16
MAN OF MATCH
Gareth Delany

ECR posted 148 (19.3 Ov) and then bowled out RD to win. ECR won. Brandon McMullen was the standout batter, scoring 37 off 28 balls. Tom Curran led the bowling attack with 3/16. Gareth Delany was named Player of the Match.

RD
Rotterdam Dockers
VS
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ECR
Edinburgh Castle Rockers
📅 Date
September 5, 2026
🕖 Time
3:00 PM IST
📍 Venue
Sportpark Duivesteijn
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Pitch Report

Sportpark Duivesteijn has averaged 141 runs an innings in ETPL 2026, from 12 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 56 to 189, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. Sides batting first have won 8 of 11 here — defending a total has been the percentage play. RD have played 3 matches here in ETPL 2026, averaging 159 and winning 3 of 3 with a best of 179. ECR have played 4 matches here in ETPL 2026, averaging 138 and winning 3 of 4 with a best of 189.

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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

RD
WWW

Rotterdam Dockers are in strong recent T20 form (3W in their last 3) — confidence will be high.

🏰ECR
WWDW

Edinburgh Castle Rockers are in strong recent T20 form (3W in their last 4) — confidence will be high.

Key Players to Watch

Faf du Plessis·RDBAT

Faf du Plessis brings 166 runs in 3 matches to this fixture for RD, averaging 104 fantasy points a game and with a best of 169.

David Wiese·RDAR

David Wiese has 34 runs and 6 wickets in 3 matches for RD in ETPL 2026, averaging 103 fantasy points a game and with a best of 133.

Anrich Nortje·RDBOWL

6 wickets in 3 matches in ETPL 2026 makes Anrich Nortje one of RD's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 84 fantasy points a game and with a best of 139.

Roelof van der Merwe·RDAR

Roelof van der Merwe brings 6 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for RD, averaging 69 fantasy points a game and with a best of 74.

Trent Boult·ECRBOWL

Trent Boult has 10 wickets in 3 matches for ECR in ETPL 2026, averaging 132.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 199.

JJ Smuts·ECRBAT

147 runs and 3 wickets in 3 matches in ETPL 2026 makes JJ Smuts one of ECR's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 114.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 166.

Mitchell Santner·ECRAR

Mitchell Santner brings 28 runs and 6 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for ECR, averaging 102.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 207.

Tom Curran·ECRBOWL

Tom Curran has 5 runs and 5 wickets in 3 matches for ECR in ETPL 2026, averaging 79 fantasy points a game and with a best of 170.

Fantasy Cricket Picks

C CAPTAINTrent Boult

10 wickets in 3 matches for ECR in ETPL 2026 at 132.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

VC VICE-CAPTAINFaf du Plessis

166 runs in 3 matches for RD in ETPL 2026 at 104 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.

Must Picks

Faf du Plessis
RD

166 runs in 3 matches for RD in ETPL 2026 at 104 points a game — a high-floor pick.

David Wiese
RD

34 runs and 6 wickets in 3 matches for RD in ETPL 2026 at 103 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Trent Boult
ECR

10 wickets in 3 matches for ECR in ETPL 2026 at 132.3 points a game — a high-floor pick.

JJ Smuts
ECR

147 runs and 3 wickets in 3 matches for ECR in ETPL 2026 at 114.7 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Differential Picks (Grand League)

💡Anrich Nortje
RD

In ETPL 2026, Anrich Nortje has already posted a single-match best of 139 fantasy points against a 84-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

💡Mitchell Santner
ECR

In ETPL 2026, Mitchell Santner has already posted a single-match best of 207 fantasy points against a 102.7-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Suggested Fantasy XI

1WK4BAT3AR3BOWL7RD4ECR
1Ben McDermott
2Faf du PlessisVC
3Vikramjit Singh
4Ben Manenti
5David Wiese
6Roelof van der Merwe
7Anrich Nortje
8Trent BoultC
9Tom Curran
10JJ Smuts
11Mitchell Santner

Match Prediction

Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.

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Overall Fantasy Strategy

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

Match Trivia

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The highest individual score at Sportpark Duivesteijn in ETPL 2026 is JJ Smuts's 98 off 60 balls.

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The best bowling figures at Sportpark Duivesteijn in ETPL 2026 are Trent Boult's 5/24.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win Rotterdam Dockers vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers?

Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.

Who should be captain for RD vs ECR in fantasy cricket?

Trent Boult is the top captain pick, with Faf du Plessis as vice-captain. 10 wickets in 3 matches for ECR in ETPL 2026 at 132.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

What is the pitch report for Sportpark Duivesteijn?

Sportpark Duivesteijn has averaged 141 runs an innings in ETPL 2026, from 12 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 56 to 189, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. Sides batting first have won 8 of 11 here — defending a total has been the percentage play. RD have played 3 matches here in ETPL 2026, averaging 159 and winning 3 of 3 with a best of 179. ECR have played 4 matches here in ETPL 2026, averaging 138 and winning 3 of 4 with a best of 189.

When is RD vs ECR?

RD vs ECR is scheduled for September 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST, Sportpark Duivesteijn.

What is the head-to-head record between Rotterdam Dockers and Edinburgh Castle Rockers?

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

How have Rotterdam Dockers and Edinburgh Castle Rockers been performing recently?

Rotterdam Dockers are in strong recent T20 form (3W in their last 3) — confidence will be high. Edinburgh Castle Rockers are in strong recent T20 form (3W in their last 4) — confidence will be high.

Who is a good differential pick for RD vs ECR?

Anrich Nortje (RD) — In ETPL 2026, Anrich Nortje has already posted a single-match best of 139 fantasy points against a 84-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Are there any notable stats for RD vs ECR?

The highest individual score at Sportpark Duivesteijn in ETPL 2026 is JJ Smuts's 98 off 60 balls. The best bowling figures at Sportpark Duivesteijn in ETPL 2026 are Trent Boult's 5/24.

What's a good fantasy XI for RD vs ECR?

A balanced XI built from both squads: Ben McDermott, Faf du Plessis, Vikramjit Singh, Ben Manenti, David Wiese, Roelof van der Merwe, Anrich Nortje, Trent Boult, Tom Curran, JJ Smuts, Mitchell Santner. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.

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