120/8 (12.0)
CR : 10.00
146/3 (12.0)
CR : 12.17
Belfast Wolves won by 26 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Mark Chapman
71(33)*
Cosmic won the toss and elected to bowl first after the toss and match were both delayed by rain and eventually cut down to 12 overs per-side. Belfast Wolves registered 146/3 on the board with Mark Chapman finishing unbeaten on 71. Liam Livingstone bowled 2 overs with 0/17, Ali Khan (1/18), Lungi Ngidi (1/31) and Jimmy Neesham (1/42) claiming one wicket each.
10:44 PM IST, 7:14 PM Local Time: Belfast Wolves are ranked 2nd on the points table with 7 points to their name after a 26-run win against the Glasgow Cosmic in match number 13 of the ETPL 2026!
George Munsey (Glasgow Cosmic Captain): (On the decision to bowl first and the shortened game) "Yeah, absolutely. I thought we got the best of the conditions, but we just couldn't quite close out that game. I thought we batted really nicely through the middle and then at the end there.
(On Ali Khan's condition) Yeah, he was struggling a bit. I don't actually know. He bowled really nicely for the first two, and he was going to bowl the last one there, so we just had to adapt our plans a little bit. Unfortunately, he got a bit of treatment at the end there. But it's great to see him want to get the ball in the final over and want that challenge.
(On chasing 147 in just 12 overs) Well, myself, not very well. But look, you've got to be positive, and you've got to take the attack to them. I think when you have two-ten-sport, it's just to be positive from the get-go. We were close in the fight there for a period of time, and the way Jason batted was brilliant. We just needed to support him a little bit better.
(On Jason Roy's innings and the lack of partnerships) Yeah, absolutely. We've not really had a decent game as a collective. The bowlers were exceptional for the first few games, and then the batters came to the party the other day, and we haven't quite married it up. We've played really nice cricket for 85% of it and not closed it out.
(On the team's position at the halfway stage) Yeah, look, it's no surprise. It's a little bit frustrating, but there's plenty of positives in our group. We've got a lot of experience to rely on, and there's a lot of skill there. So, just looking to put it all together and have a complete game."
(On Ali Khan's condition) Yeah, he was struggling a bit. I don't actually know. He bowled really nicely for the first two, and he was going to bowl the last one there, so we just had to adapt our plans a little bit. Unfortunately, he got a bit of treatment at the end there. But it's great to see him want to get the ball in the final over and want that challenge.
(On chasing 147 in just 12 overs) Well, myself, not very well. But look, you've got to be positive, and you've got to take the attack to them. I think when you have two-ten-sport, it's just to be positive from the get-go. We were close in the fight there for a period of time, and the way Jason batted was brilliant. We just needed to support him a little bit better.
(On Jason Roy's innings and the lack of partnerships) Yeah, absolutely. We've not really had a decent game as a collective. The bowlers were exceptional for the first few games, and then the batters came to the party the other day, and we haven't quite married it up. We've played really nice cricket for 85% of it and not closed it out.
(On the team's position at the halfway stage) Yeah, look, it's no surprise. It's a little bit frustrating, but there's plenty of positives in our group. We've got a lot of experience to rely on, and there's a lot of skill there. So, just looking to put it all together and have a complete game."
Time for the Post-Match Presentations....
Player of the Match: Mark Chapman
Mark Chapman (Player of the Match): [on his tournament] "We've played a couple of shortened games and it just frees you up. I've had a couple of knocks that have come off. Doesn't always happen like that. Certainly enjoying it.
[on evolving his game] Over the years I've drifted towards the white ball game and there's nothing like specializing and really putting your energy & focus on that. Really enjoying my T20 cricket at the moment.
[on the innovative shots] Just one of the things you have to keep evolving in your game. Just trying to be able to hit the ball 360 and it really puts the bowler under some pressure. Thankfully it came off well today.
[on targeting the shorter side] You always look at the short boundary. There was a stiff breeze today but it was awesome batting with Davey as well. He's such a clean striker. I have admired him for years so it's nice to be out there in the middle with him.
[on the mood in the camp] If you asked us 5 games ago that we'd be here in the table, we'd have certainly taken it. We've still a lot of work to do in the Ireland leg. It's nice to see some of the boys get to play at the home ground. So we're looking forward to Dublin."
[on evolving his game] Over the years I've drifted towards the white ball game and there's nothing like specializing and really putting your energy & focus on that. Really enjoying my T20 cricket at the moment.
[on the innovative shots] Just one of the things you have to keep evolving in your game. Just trying to be able to hit the ball 360 and it really puts the bowler under some pressure. Thankfully it came off well today.
[on targeting the shorter side] You always look at the short boundary. There was a stiff breeze today but it was awesome batting with Davey as well. He's such a clean striker. I have admired him for years so it's nice to be out there in the middle with him.
[on the mood in the camp] If you asked us 5 games ago that we'd be here in the table, we'd have certainly taken it. We've still a lot of work to do in the Ireland leg. It's nice to see some of the boys get to play at the home ground. So we're looking forward to Dublin."
Glenn Maxwell (Belfast Wolves Captain): (On the team's performance and winning the game) "Yeah, very happy. The boys got through the final. Chapman and David Miller did an amazing job to get us to that total, and I always felt, with the way it was playing, from the back of a length, the slow balls and taking a lot of pace off, it was going to be difficult to chase. We were able to mix and match our bowling a little bit through the middle, and have Freddie (Klaassen) and CJ (Jordan) finish off the job for us. We knew we had a few overs in the back end.
(On Mark Chapman's form) Yeah, he's been superb in the format that I've played with him over the last couple of years. I've been lucky enough to share the changing room with him in a couple of different teams, and to see his form carry into this tournament, it's pretty scary for any opposition.
(On the bowling performance) We weren't sure how we were going to make up the overs. It could have been any number of guys bowling three overs at that stage, and the fact that those guys were able to chip in and get us off to a hot start was great. Mark Adair was outstanding, had the ball moving early, and for Tim Tector coming in for his first game and having a huge impact straight away was brilliant.
(On being joint top of the table at the halfway stage) It's been a great start. There's obviously a lot more work to do, but to get this tournament off to a start like this and have a lot of momentum heading into the double leg, we're really happy with it and looking forward to getting in front of a few of the home fans."
(On Mark Chapman's form) Yeah, he's been superb in the format that I've played with him over the last couple of years. I've been lucky enough to share the changing room with him in a couple of different teams, and to see his form carry into this tournament, it's pretty scary for any opposition.
(On the bowling performance) We weren't sure how we were going to make up the overs. It could have been any number of guys bowling three overs at that stage, and the fact that those guys were able to chip in and get us off to a hot start was great. Mark Adair was outstanding, had the ball moving early, and for Tim Tector coming in for his first game and having a huge impact straight away was brilliant.
(On being joint top of the table at the halfway stage) It's been a great start. There's obviously a lot more work to do, but to get this tournament off to a start like this and have a lot of momentum heading into the double leg, we're really happy with it and looking forward to getting in front of a few of the home fans."
Belfast Wolves move to the 2nd spot in the points table. Tied with the table toppers Edinburgh with 7 points, 3 wins in 5 games for the Wolves.
Double header in the ETPL tomorrow, Rotterdam Rockers facing Edinburgh Castle Rockers in the first game before Dublin Guardians take on the Amsterdam Flames.
That's it from our coverage from match number 13 in the ETPL! Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Dev Rajawat and scorer/analyst Manish Bishnoi. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world.