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The twenty-first match of the European T20 Cup 2026 will bring exciting cricket as Dublin Guardians will clash with Edinburgh Castle Rockers at Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg on 11th September at 6:45 PM IST.
Get the best DNG vs ECR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 21st match of the European T20 Cup 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for DNG vs ECR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
JJ Smuts – Edinburgh Castle Rockers have received a strong all-round contribution from Smuts, who has accumulated 151 runs in five innings, including a top score of 98, while also claiming 4 wickets in six matches. |
Mitchell Santner – Santner has made his biggest impact with the ball, taking 9 wickets in six matches, including an impressive 5/16, while adding 43 runs in three innings with a best of 25* for Edinburgh Castle Rockers. |
Top Picks:
Trent Boult – With the new ball, Boult has been a major wicket-taking force for Edinburgh Castle Rockers, collecting 13 wickets in six matches. His best figures stand at 5/24, while his bowling average of 8.38 highlights his effectiveness throughout the tournament. |
James Vince – Vince has been one of the standout batters for Dublin Guardians, producing 221 runs in four innings at an outstanding average of 73.66, with two fifties and a highest score of 95*. |
Budget Picks:
Ross Adair – Adair has provided Edinburgh Castle Rockers with useful runs at a rapid rate, scoring 91 runs in five innings across six matches. He has struck at 189.58, with a highest score of 28, while also contributing six catches in the field. |
Ravichandran Ashwin – Ashwin has contributed with both bat and ball for Dublin Guardians, scoring 24 runs in four innings and picking up 4 wickets in five matches. His best bowling figures are 1/18, with an economical 6.25 runs per over. |
DNG vs ECR European T20 Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | JJ Smuts & Mitchell Santner |
Vice-Captain | James Vince & Trent Boult |
DNG vs ECR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Andries Gous
- Batters – James Vince (VC)
- All Rounders – George Dockrell, JJ Smuts, Tom Curran, Mitchell Santner ©, Harry Tector, Brandon McMullen
- Bowlers – Trent Boult, Josh Little, Matt Hollard
DNG vs ECR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Andries Gous
- Batters – James Vince, Ross Adair
- All Rounders – George Dockrell, JJ Smuts ©, Tom Curran, Mitchell Santner, Harry Tector
- Bowlers – Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult (VC), Matt Hollard
DNG vs ECR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 European T20 Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Ollie Jones | NA | NA |
Chris Wood | NA | NA |
DNG vs ECR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 European T20 Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Mitchell Santner |
GL Captaincy Choice | JJ Smuts |
Punt Picks | Ross Adair and Ravichandran Ashwin |
Dream11 Combination | 1-1-6-3 |
DNG vs ECR Match Preview:
Dublin Guardians will face Edinburgh Castle Rockers in the 21st match of the European T20 Premier League 2026 on Friday, September 11, at 6:45 PM IST at The Village, Malahide, Dublin, Ireland. The Guardians head into the fixture after securing a convincing victory, while the Castle Rockers remain unbeaten and continue to occupy a strong position near the top of the standings.
Coming off an eight-wicket triumph over Belfast Wolves in Match 18, Dublin Guardians will look to maintain their winning momentum. Belfast managed only 107 in 19.4 overs as Craig Young produced an outstanding 5/21, with David Willey and Matt Hollard taking two wickets apiece. In response, Dublin chased down the target by reaching 111/2 in 14.3 overs, with James Vince and David Willey making valuable contributions. Meanwhile, Edinburgh Castle Rockers defeated Glasgow Cosmic by seven wickets in Match 16. Glasgow posted 159/6, with Richie Berrington scoring 38 and Liam Livingstone adding 36, but Edinburgh completed the chase at 163/3 in 19 overs after Brandon McMullen struck an unbeaten 82 off 47 balls and Andries Gous contributed 49.
With five wins from six completed matches and an unbeaten record, Edinburgh Castle Rockers arrive with considerable confidence and have consistently combined batting depth with a reliable bowling attack. Dublin, however, can draw encouragement from their emphatic win over Belfast, especially after their bowlers restricted a strong batting lineup to just 107. Moreover, Ravichandran Ashwin’s experience, Craig Young’s five-wicket performance and Dublin’s strong top order give the Guardians plenty of firepower. Nevertheless, Edinburgh will rely on Brandon McMullen and Andries Gous with the bat, while Trent Boult leads an attack capable of testing Dublin throughout the contest.
DNG vs ECR Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Dublin Guardians | 0 |
Edinburgh Castle Rockers | 0 |
DNG vs ECR Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 17°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 151 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 64% |
DNG vs ECR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Dublin Guardians Playing 11:
1) James Vince
2) David Willey
3) Harry Tector
4) Daryl Mitchell
5) Sanjay Krishnamurthi
6) Ben Calitz (wk)
7) George Dockrell
8) Ravichandran Ashwin ©
9) Josh Little
10) Craig Young
11) Matt Hollard
Edinburgh Castle Rockers Playing 11:
1) Ross Adair
2) JJ Smuts
3) Andries Gous (wk)
4) Brandon McMullen
5) Laurie Evans
6) Gareth Delany
7) Tom Curran
8) Mitchell Santner ©
9) Mark Watt
10) Jack Jarvis
11) Trent Boult
DNG vs ECR Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the current performance in this tournament, Edinburgh Castle Rockers is expected to win this match.
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