Rotterdam Dockers will take on Amsterdam Flames in the first match of the ETPL 2026 season at Sportpark Duivesteijn in Voorburg on Wednesday, August 26.
Rotterdam Dockers, captained by Faf du Plessis, have an impressive line-up with Mitchell Owen, Heinrich Klaasen, Anrich Nortje and Sandeep Lamichhane on their side. Meanwhile, the Amsterdam Flames, captained by Mitchell Marsh, have top players in Steve Smith, Tim David and Michael Bracewell.
Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames, ETPL 2026, Match 1, Match Details
Match: Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames, ETPL 2026, Match 1
Time & Date: 6:45 PM IST, Wednesday, August 26
Venue: Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg
Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames, ETPL 2026, Match 1, Probable XIs
Rotterdam Dockers
Faf du Plessis (c), Vikramjit Singh, Mitchell Owen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Ranjane, David Wiese, Reolof van der Merwe, Anrich Nortje, Sandeep Lamichhane, Jai Moondra
Amsterdam Flames
Max O’Dowd, Mitchell Marsh (c), Steve Smith, Yuvraj Samra, Michael Bracewell, Curtis Campher, Tim David, Scott Edwards, Aryan Dutt, David Payne, Richard Gleeson
Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames, ETPL 2026, Match 1, Pitch Report
The surface at this venue is expected to assist batters and bowlers equally. As the game progresses, we can expect bowlers to do well in the middle overs. However, it’s going to be a good wicket for batters in the powerplay and death overs.
Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames, ETPL 2026, Match 1 Top Picks
Mitchell Owen
The Australian dashing batter Mitchell Owen is expected to do well in the top and middle order in this format.
Mitchell Marsh
Australian dashing opening batter Mitchell Marsh is another player to watch out for in the powerplay overs.
Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames, ETPL 2026, Match 1 Captain picks
Heinrich Klaasen
As seen in the IPL 2026 season, we can expect Klaasen to come out all guns blazing in the middle overs.
Steve Smith
Steve Smith looked in exceptional touch in the recently concluded MLC 2026 season. He is expected to continue his good form.
Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames, ETPL 2026, Match 1 Head-to-head Dream11 team
Faf du Plessis, Mitchell Owen (vc), Heinrich Klaasen (c), Donovan Ferreira, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Michael Bracewell, Tim David, Anrich Nortje, Richard Gleeson, Sandeep Lamichhane
Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames, ETPL 2026, Match 1 Grand League Dream11 team
Faf du Plessis, Mitchell Owen, Heinrich Klaasen, Donovan Ferreira, Mitchell Marsh (vc), Steve Smith (c), Michael Bracewell, Tim David, Anrich Nortje, Richard Gleeson, Sandeep Lamichhane
