ECR vs DBG Dream11 Prediction, Match 08, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for European T20 Premier League 2026

Edinburgh Castle Rockers (ECR) will face Dublin Guardians (DBG) in the 8th match of the European T20 Premier League 2026 on Sunday, August 30, at Sportpark Duivesteijn in Voorburg.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 29 Aug 2026, 11:55 IST

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Preview

Edinburgh Castle Rockers (ECR) will face Dublin Guardians (DBG) in the 8th match of the European T20 Premier League 2026 on Sunday, August 30, at Sportpark Duivesteijn in Voorburg. 

Edinburgh Castle Rockers are currently top of the points table with three points from two matches, including one win and one no-result, while Dublin Guardians are yet to open their account after losing their only game. ECR will look to continue their strong start, whereas DBG will be keen to bounce back and register their first victory of the tournament.

With stars such as Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner in the Castle Rockers' setup and Ravichandran Ashwin among the key names associated with Dublin, an intriguing contest is expected in Voorburg.

Match Information

Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Dublin Guardians, 8th Match

European T20 Premier League, 30 Aug 2026, Sun, 6:45 PM IST ,Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague

Broadcast

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Live Stream

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Weather Report

Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague

Clouds

18.0°C

78% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Edinburgh Castle Rockers

-
-
-
NR
W

Dublin Guardians

-
-
-
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

James Vince

DG - bat

221 Runs

4 Matches

184 Runs

6 Matches

3

JJ Smuts

ECR - all

151 Runs

6 Matches

4

Harry Tector

DG - bat

111 Runs

5 Matches

107 Runs

5 Matches

6

Andries Gous

ECR - wk

107 Runs

6 Matches

1

Ross Adair

ECR - all

189.58

6 Matches

172.00

6 Matches

162.83

6 Matches

4

James Vince

DG - bat

153.47

4 Matches

5

JJ Smuts

ECR - all

143.81

6 Matches

6

Matt Hollard

DG - bowl

142.86

5 Matches

1

Trent Boult

ECR - bowl

13 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Tom Curran

ECR - all

10 Wkts

6 Matches

9 Wkts

6 Matches

6 Wkts

5 Matches

5

Joshua Little

DG - BOWLER

6 Wkts

5 Matches

6

Matt Hollard

DG - bowl

6 Wkts

5 Matches

7.06

6 Matches

2

Tom Curran

ECR - all

7.27

6 Matches

3

Trent Boult

ECR - bowl

7.79

6 Matches

7.81

5 Matches

5

JJ Smuts

ECR - all

8.00

6 Matches

6

Jack Jarvis

ECR - all

8.33

6 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Edinburgh Castle Rockers

AGS Gous, JT Smuts, TK Curran, GR Adair, Gareth Delany, B McMullen, LJ Evans, MRJ Watt, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner (C), Jack Jarvis

Bench : FDW McCreath, O Jones, SM Solia, SM Sharif, R Ugarkar, AJ Tye

Dublin Guardians

Benjamin Calitz, Waseem Muhammad, H Tector, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Vijay Shankar, GH Dockrell, DJ Mitchell, Ravichandran Ashwin (C), M Hollard, J Little, CP Wood

Bench : N Croes, JM Vince, Harmeet Singh, P Hatzoglou, CN Greaves, CA Young

Injury and availability news

No major injury/availability updates reported so far. Final XIs will be confirmed at the toss.

Pitch Report

The Sportpark Duivesteijn pitch has an average first-innings score of around 150-160 in T20s. Pacers have enjoyed more success at the venue, making the new-ball spell particularly important.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

160

Average Score

37%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Trent Boult ECR | BOWL

Boult has been the standout performer with the ball, taking five wickets in four overs in his only match, including a five-wicket haul. His excellent average of 4.80 makes him a high-impact captaincy option.

9
VC

Andries Gous ECR | WK

Gous scored 40 runs in his only innings at a strike rate of 142.86, hitting six fours and a six. As an attacking wicketkeeper-batter, he offers strong potential to contribute points in multiple ways.

5

Ross Adair ECR | ALL

Adair scored 28 runs from just 12 balls at a remarkable strike rate of 233.33, including three fours and two sixes. His explosive batting makes him a dangerous fantasy option at the top of the order.

7

George Dockrell DG | ALL

Dockrell scored 35 runs at a strike rate of 159.09 in his only innings. He also offers a useful bowling option, giving him additional avenues to collect fantasy points in this contest.

9

Ravichandran Ashwin DG | ALL

The legendary off-spinner can turn the game around.

7.5

Mitchell Santner ECR | ALL

The all-rounder can create impact in all three departments.

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9.5

Jack Jarvis

ECR | ALL

7.5

Sanjay Krishnamurthi

DG | BOWL

Last Updated On - Aug 29 2026 11:55 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ECR

6 : 5

DG

Credits Left
11.5/100

Head To Head
Andries Gous

9

Waseem Muhammad

8.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Brandon McMullen

8.5

Ravichandran Ashwin
VC

9

Tom Curran

7

Ross Adair

5

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Chris Wood

8

Trent Boult
C

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

ECR

7 : 4

DG

Credits Left
12.5/100

Mega League
Andries Gous
C

9

Benjamin Calitz

8

Harry Tector

8.5

Brandon McMullen

8.5

Laurie Evans

7

George Dockrell

7

Tom Curran
VC

7

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Chris Wood

8

Mark Watt

8

Trent Boult

9

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