In a landmark victory at Malahide, the Edinburgh Castle Rockers emerged as the inaugural champions of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). They secured their title by defeating the Belfast Wolves by seven wickets in a closely contested final held in Dublin. This victory marks a significant achievement in the league’s history, showcasing the competitive spirit and talent within European T20 cricket.
A post shared by European T20 Premier League (ETPL) (@etplofficial) A post shared by European T20 Premier League (ETPL) (@etplofficial) Edinburgh won the toss and captain Mitchell Santner elected to bowl, backing his attack to restrict the Wolves before pursuing the target.
A post shared by European T20 Premier League (ETPL) (@etplofficial) Reflecting on his match-winning contribution, Gous said, “It’s always nice winning finals. “Fantastic tournament,” he said, highlighting how a different group of players had “gelled really well” and how their performances reflected that unity. The decision brought early reward when Trent Boult dismissed Paul Stirling for eight, caught by Jack Jarvis, leaving Belfast needing to rebuild. Nice to be able to contribute to a winning cause. He explained that although he had been playing well throughout the tournament without converting his starts into a big score, he had set himself the task of being “the guy staying on till the back end. The approach paid off in the biggest match of the season.
Bayliss acknowledged the quality of the local talent, explaining that while he had known only a few of their names before the tournament, he had been impressed by the players he encountered.
