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Match 6 | ETPL 2026 | Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg, Netherlands | 29 August 2026, 15:15 local time
Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell lead unchanged sides into Match 6, but the real selection battle sits in the overseas columns. Rotterdam used four import slots to sink Amsterdam, while Belfast fielded five and got away with it against Dublin. Expect David Miller to push for a recall after missing Belfast’s win, and expect Rotterdam to stick with the top order that chased down 158 in under nineteen overs. Neither captain looks likely to tinker much with what already works this early in the group stage.
Rotterdam’s overseas core has du Plessis captaining alongside Heinrich Klaasen, Anrich Nortje, David Wiese and Ben Manenti, with Michael Levitt, Vikramjit Singh and Roelof van der Merwe covering the local quota. Two of those overseas names are disputed: an August 26 toss report lists Mitchell Owen, Donovan Ferreira and Sandeep Lamichhane instead of Ben McDermott and Aneurin Donald, and that more recent listing is the one worth trusting.
Belfast counter with Maxwell, Conway, Chapman, Miller, Jordan and Netravalkar alongside an Irish spine of Stirling, Tucker, Tector, Adair and Humphreys, with Klaassen and Kalugamage rounding out the bowling.
Rotterdam’s XI should mirror the group that chased down Amsterdam: Levitt opening alongside du Plessis, Vikramjit Singh at three, Klaasen and Wiese through the middle, and Manenti and van der Merwe adding depth before Nortje anchors the tail.
Belfast have less reason to change. The eleven that beat Dublin by 52 runs: Stirling and Tector opening, Tucker at three, Conway and Chapman in the middle, Maxwell at six, delivered from top to bottom.
| Player | Role | Team | Batting Position |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | Batter / Captain | RTD | Top-order (1 or 2) |
| Michael Levitt | Batter (NED) | RTD | Opener / #2 |
| Vikramjit Singh | Batter (IND) | RTD | Top-order |
| Heinrich Klaasen (WK) | WK-Batter | RTD | Middle-order |
| David Wiese | All-rounder (SA) | RTD | Middle-order |
| Ben Manenti | All-rounder (AUS) | RTD | Lower middle-order |
| Roelof van der Merwe | Spin All-rounder (NED) | RTD | Lower-order |
| Anrich Nortje | Bowler (SA) | RTD | Tail |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | All-rounder / Captain | BLW | #6 |
| Paul Stirling | Batter (IRE) | BLW | #1 Opener |
| Tim Tector | Batter (IRE) | BLW | #2 Opener |
| Devon Conway | Batter (NZ) | BLW | #4 |
| Lorcan Tucker (WK) | WK-Batter (IRE) | BLW | #3 |
| Mark Chapman | Batter (NZ) | BLW | #5 |
| Mark Adair | All-rounder (IRE) | BLW | #7 |
| Chris Jordan | Bowler (ENG) | BLW | Lower-order |
| Fred Klaassen | Bowler (NED) | BLW | Tail |
| Matthew Humphreys | Spinner (IRE) | BLW | Tail |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | Bowler (USA) | BLW | Tail |
Recent Form Shapes Both Batting Orders
Rotterdam’s chase against Amsterdam leaned on one big score. Levitt fell for 4, but du Plessis carried the innings with 83 before Manenti’s 30 and Wiese’s 27 finished it in 18.1 overs. Wiese, Nortje and van der Merwe each took two wickets to hold Amsterdam to 158.
Belfast’s win over Dublin followed a different pattern. Chapman’s 54 and Maxwell’s 60 powered 184 for 7, and Adair, Klaassen and Humphreys, two wickets apiece, bowled Dublin out for 132.
ETPL caps every XI at four overseas players, yet Belfast fielded five against Dublin: Maxwell, Conway, Chapman, Jordan and Netravalkar. The likeliest explanation is that Netravalkar, contracted to the USA, qualifies as a Global Associate rather than a standard overseas pick.
That distinction matters because David Miller sat out Belfast’s Match 2 XI despite being available. If the Global Associate reading holds, Miller could still force his way in without Belfast dropping Conway, Chapman or Jordan. Rotterdam face no such squeeze. Du Plessis, Klaasen, Nortje and Wiese used all four overseas slots against Amsterdam, so any change there needs an injury rather than a quota workaround.
Edinburgh Castle Rockers sit top with three points from a win and an abandoned game, but Rotterdam and Belfast are tied on two points apiece and both unbeaten. Amsterdam have one point, while Dublin and Glasgow Cosmic are winless ahead of their own delayed Match 5.
Only the top team advances straight to the September 20 final in Malahide; second and third meet in a qualifier the day before. A win here removes any doubt about who controls their route to that qualifier, and it is exactly why the Rotterdam Dockers vs Belfast Wolves ETPL 2026 playing XI battle carries more weight than a routine group game usually would.
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Who is in Rotterdam Dockers’ full squad this ETPL season?
Rotterdam’s core is built around Faf du Plessis, Heinrich Klaasen and Anrich Nortje, backed by Michael Levitt and Vikramjit Singh. The franchise is co-owned by du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes and actor John Abraham.
Who captains Belfast Wolves in this tournament?
Glenn Maxwell leads Belfast Wolves, backed by a squad co-owned by the all-rounder himself alongside Rohan Lund’s Floodlight Capital. Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker form his experienced Irish top order.
How many overseas players can a team field in this league?
Franchises are limited to four overseas players in any starting eleven. Belfast’s use of five against Dublin suggests Saurabh Netravalkar may be classified as a Global Associate rather than a standard import.
What is the current ETPL 2026 points table picture?
Edinburgh Castle Rockers lead with three points, just ahead of Rotterdam and Belfast on two points each. Dublin Guardians and Glasgow Cosmic remain winless with a delayed fixture still to complete.
Where is the Rotterdam versus Belfast match being played?
The teams meet at Sportpark Duivesteijn in Voorburg, Netherlands, on August 29. Some outlets list the venue as Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague, which appears to be the same ground under a second name.
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