ECR vs GGC 3rd Match Highlight & Report ETPL 2026 : Edinburgh Castle Rockers produced a dominant performance to beat Glasgow Cosmics by seven wickets in the third match of the European T20 Premier League 2026 on Thursday, August 27. Trent Boult led the bowling attack with an excellent five-wicket haul as Glasgow Cosmics were bowled out for 115 in 20 overs.
In reply, Edinburgh Castle Rockers chased down the target in just 11.3 overs, reaching 116/3. Andries Gous played a crucial unbeaten innings of 40, while Ross Adair and Brandon McMullen also made valuable contributions.
Trent Boult Runs Through Glasgow Cosmics Batting
Edinburgh Castle Rockers won the toss and decided to bowl first, and their decision immediately paid off. Trent Boult put Glasgow Cosmics under pressure from the start with his accurate bowling and movement.
Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck after facing just three balls, while George Munsey scored nine before being run out. Matthew Cross managed only eight runs before Jack Jarvis got his wicket.
Liam Livingstone scored 17 from 20 balls, but Glasgow continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Moises Henriques was dismissed for 11 by Mitchell Santner, while Michael Leask was out without scoring.
Richie Berrington provided some resistance with a patient 28 from 27 balls, hitting four boundaries. However, he could not stay until the end.
Keshav Maharaj remained unbeaten on 29 from 27 balls and was the top scorer for Glasgow Cosmics. He struck four fours and tried to push the total towards a competitive score.
At the other end, wickets kept falling. Ali Khan was dismissed for a duck, while Paul van Meekeren scored a quick eight from four balls before becoming Boult’s fourth victim. Lungi Ngidi was then dismissed for a duck, completing Glasgow’s innings at 115 all out.
Trent Boult was outstanding with the ball. He finished with 5 wickets for 24 runs in four overs, including one no-ball and two wides. JJ Smuts also impressed with 2/12, while Mitchell Santner and Jack Jarvis picked up one wicket each.
Edinburgh Castle Rockers Chase Down 116
Chasing 116, Edinburgh Castle Rockers started aggressively. Ross Adair provided an explosive beginning, scoring 28 from just 12 balls. His innings included three fours and two sixes, giving the chase early momentum.
JJ Smuts continued the attack and scored 16 from only nine deliveries, hitting four boundaries. However, Keshav Maharaj dismissed him with the score still under control.
Andries Gous then took charge of the chase. The wicketkeeper-batter played a composed yet attacking innings and remained unbeaten on 40 from 28 balls. He struck six fours and one six at a strike rate of 142.86.
Brandon McMullen also made a useful contribution, scoring 23 from 16 balls with two fours and a six. His partnership with Gous ensured that Glasgow Cosmics never got an opportunity to make a comeback.
McMullen was eventually dismissed by Liam Livingstone, but the damage had already been done. Laurie Evans joined Gous and remained unbeaten on six as Edinburgh Castle Rockers reached 116/3 in only 11.3 overs.
Boult the Difference Maker
The biggest difference between the two sides was the bowling performance of Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Boult’s five-wicket spell completely disrupted Glasgow Cosmics’ batting order and prevented them from posting a challenging total.
For Glasgow, Keshav Maharaj was the most economical bowler, finishing with 1/30 from his four overs. Lungi Ngidi and Liam Livingstone took one wicket each, but the target was too small for the bowling attack to defend.
Trent Boult was named Player of the Match for his match-winning spell of 5/24. His early wickets gave Edinburgh Castle Rockers complete control and set up a comfortable chase.
Match Details
Match: Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Glasgow Cosmics, 3rd Match
Series: European T20 Premier League 2026
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 6:45 PM IST
Toss: Edinburgh Castle Rockers won the toss and opted to bowl
Glasgow Cosmics: 115 all out (20 overs)
Edinburgh Castle Rockers: 116/3 (11.3 overs)
Result: Edinburgh Castle Rockers won by 7 wickets
Player of the Match: Trent Boult – 5/24
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