Rotterdam Dockers vs Dublin Guardians, Match 30, Sep 17, 2026: commentary

Over 19. 9 runs. Bowler: Anrich Nortje. Dublin Guardians: 192/5(rr 10.11)

SIX! Anrich Nortje to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control over deep backward point for 6 runs. And that's it! George Dockrell seals it in absolute style! A comprehensive, five-wicket cakewalk for the Dublin Guardians to sign off their campaign on a brilliant, positive note. With this result, the Belfast Wolves now march on to face the Amsterdam Flames in the Qualifier, while it's heartbreak for the Rotterdam Dockers-they bow out of the tournament today, though they can hold their heads high after a solid overall campaign. Today, however, belongs entirely to James Vince. An unbeaten, match-winning masterclass of 106 that anchored Dublin's chase, brilliantly backed up by vital support from Harry Tector and Sanjay Krishnamurthi. James Vince is the Player of the Match.

Anrich Nortje to George Dockrell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, missed for no runs, fielded by Klaasen.

Anrich Nortje to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to point for no runs, fielded by van der Merwe.

Anrich Nortje to James Vince. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, Played to backward point for 1 run.

Anrich Nortje to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away pushing, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by van der Merwe.

Anrich Nortje to James Vince. Half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, Played in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run.

Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: David Wiese. Dublin Guardians: 183/5(rr 10.17)

David Wiese to James Vince. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, Played in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by van der Merwe.

David Wiese to James Vince. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to deep square leg for 2 runs.

David Wiese to James Vince. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Klaasen.

David Wiese to James Vince. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump down the track working, Played to mid wicket for 2 runs.

David Wiese to James Vince. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by van der Merwe.

Over 17. 9 runs. Bowler: Shubham Ranjane. Dublin Guardians: 176/4(rr 10.35)

Shubham Ranjane to James Vince. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by van Beek.

Shubham Ranjane to Noah Croes. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by van der Merwe.

FOUR! Shubham Ranjane to Noah Croes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Shubham Ranjane to James Vince. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, Played to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wiese.

Shubham Ranjane to Noah Croes. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front sweeping, Played in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run.

Over 20. 10 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Rotterdam Dockers: 188/5(rr 9.40)

SIX! David Willey to Heinrich Klaasen. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Switch Hit, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs. The Rotterdam Dockers have set a competitive total of 188 in a must win game. After a shaky start, Heinrich Klaasen shone with an impressive 85 runs that formed the backbone of the innings. Faf du Plessis contributed solidly with 42 runs, but the rest of the batting order struggled to find consistency. The Guardians' bowlers were led by David Willey, who picked up two wickets. Can the Dockers defend their total and secure their place in the final, or can the Guardians finish their tournament on a high?

David Willey to Saqib Zulfiqar. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Calitz.

David Willey to David Wiese. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side down the track pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Croes.

David Willey to David Wiese. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Hollard.

David Willey to Heinrich Klaasen. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Krishnamurthi.

Over 19. 19 runs. Bowler: Josh Little. Rotterdam Dockers: 178/4(rr 9.37)

Josh Little to David Wiese. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Tector.

Josh Little to Heinrich Klaasen. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, Played to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Tector.

Josh Little to Heinrich Klaasen. Yorker, outside off stump moves in front pushing, Played to backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Baddhan.

SIX! Josh Little to Heinrich Klaasen. Half volley, off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

FOUR! Josh Little to Heinrich Klaasen. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

FOUR! Josh Little to Heinrich Klaasen. Short, to leg moves in front pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Over 18. 12 runs. Bowler: Matthew Hollard. Rotterdam Dockers: 159/4(rr 8.83)

Matthew Hollard to David Wiese. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, inside edge for no runs, shy attempt by Croes.

Matthew Hollard to Heinrich Klaasen. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Krishnamurthi.

Matthew Hollard to Heinrich Klaasen. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell.

Matthew Hollard to David Wiese. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, inside edge to silly point for 1 run, shy attempt by Hollard.

FOUR! Matthew Hollard to David Wiese. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.