In a thrilling match of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Rotterdam Dockers defeated Glasgow Cosmic by five wickets. The game took place at Sportpark Westvliet in The Hague, Netherlands.
Rotterdam won the toss and chose to bowl first. Their decision paid off as they took regular wickets, limiting Glasgow to a low total of 140 for nine wickets in 20 overs. Key bowlers for Rotterdam were Anrich Nortje, who took three wickets for 20 runs, and David Wiese, who also claimed three wickets.
Glasgow faced an early struggle, losing four wickets quickly. However, England all-rounder Liam Livingstone turned the game around with a crucial 54-run innings. He hit one four and four sixes, including three in the final overs to help Glasgow reach a competitive score.
In their chase of 141, Rotterdam faced constant pressure from Glasgow’s bowlers. Ben McDermott was their top scorer with 37 runs, keeping the Dockers in the game during tense moments. Lungi Ngidi delivered a strong penultimate over for Glasgow, conceding only two runs and taking a wicket.
Despite the pressure, Rotterdam managed to chase down the target with one ball remaining, completing their victory at 141/5 in 19.5 overs. The Dockers’ composure in the final overs proved decisive, securing their narrow win.