Belfast Wolves will look to maintain their strong start to the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 when they take on Glasgow Cosmic in Match 13 at Sportpark Westvliet, Voorburg, on September 4. The contest is scheduled to begin at 3:15 PM local time, with the match starting at 6:45 PM IST.

Belfast have made an impressive start to their inaugural ETPL campaign. They defeated Dublin Guardians by 52 runs in their opening fixture before their clash against Rotterdam Dockers was washed out. The Wolves then produced another dominant performance against Amsterdam Flames, winning by nine wickets after chasing down a revised target of 57 in just 3.5 overs.

Glenn Maxwell’s side therefore enters the Glasgow clash with plenty of confidence. Their squad boasts a formidable collection of international names, including Maxwell, Paul Stirling, Devon Conway, David Miller, Mark Chapman and Chris Jordan.

Here is Belfast Wolves’ predicted playing XI for Match 13 of ETPL 2026:

1. Paul Stirling

Paul Stirling is expected to open the innings for Belfast Wolves. The Ireland veteran brings enormous T20 experience and remains one of the most destructive powerplay batters in the side.

Stirling’s ability to attack pace and spin makes him an ideal partner for Devon Conway. If he gets through the initial overs, Glasgow’s bowlers could find themselves under serious pressure.

2. Devon Conway

Devon Conway should continue at the top of the order. The New Zealand international provides a different style of batting from Stirling, combining placement and strike rotation with the ability to accelerate when required.

His presence gives Belfast a reliable foundation, while his wicketkeeping ability also provides the team with an additional option behind the stumps.

3. Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman is likely to occupy the No. 3 position. The left-handed New Zealand international has featured prominently in Belfast’s early combinations and offers another aggressive option in the top order.

Chapman’s ability to attack spin could be particularly useful against Glasgow’s Keshav Maharaj and Liam Livingstone.

4. Glenn Maxwell (C)

Captain Glenn Maxwell remains the biggest match-winner in the Belfast lineup. The Australian all-rounder produced a brilliant 60 off 38 balls in the Wolves’ opening victory against Dublin Guardians, showing that he can dominate even on a relatively challenging surface.

Maxwell’s off-spin also gives him the ability to influence the game with the ball. His tactical decisions will be crucial against a Glasgow side packed with explosive batters.

5. Tim Tector

Tim Tector should retain his place in the middle order. The Ireland batter featured in Belfast’s opening XI and provides useful depth around the side’s international stars.

His primary responsibility will be to keep the scoreboard moving if Belfast lose early wickets and then provide acceleration in the latter stages.

6. Lorcan Tucker (WK)

Lorcan Tucker is expected to take responsibility behind the stumps. The Ireland wicketkeeper-batter has been a regular member of Belfast’s playing combination and adds another left-handed option to the batting unit.

Tucker’s ability to contribute quick runs lower down the order could prove important in what is expected to be a high-quality contest.

7. David Miller

David Miller could continue in the lower middle order. The South African left-hander is one of the most experienced finishers in the competition and gives Belfast a serious boundary-hitting threat.

If Glasgow manage to contain Maxwell and Chapman, Miller could be the player tasked with providing the late-innings surge.

8. Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan should continue as Belfast’s pace-bowling all-rounder. The England veteran has vast experience in T20 cricket, particularly in pressure situations and at the death.

His ability to bowl slower balls and yorkers while contributing useful runs makes him an important part of Maxwell’s plans.

9. Mark Adair

Mark Adair is likely to retain his place as one of Belfast’s frontline seamers. The Ireland international made an immediate impact in the tournament opener, taking two wickets for 26 runs against Dublin Guardians.

Adair’s ability to swing the new ball and bowl hard lengths makes him a major threat to Glasgow’s top order.

10. Fred Klaassen

Fred Klaassen should lead the attack alongside Adair. The Netherlands pacer also claimed two wickets in the opening match, finishing with 2/26 from his four overs.

Klaassen has plenty of experience in T20 cricket and could be particularly important during the Powerplay against George Munsey and Jason Roy.

11. Matthew Humphreys

Matthew Humphreys is expected to complete the bowling attack. The Ireland left-arm spinner claimed two wickets for 23 runs in the opening game and offers Maxwell a reliable spin option.

His ability to bowl economically through the middle overs could be crucial against Glasgow’s aggressive batting lineup.

Belfast Wolves Predicted Playing XI vs Glasgow Cosmic

Paul Stirling, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Glenn Maxwell (C), Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), David Miller, Chris Jordan, Mark Adair, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Humphreys