Maxwell’s Fireworks Keep Belfast Wolves’ Qualification Hopes Alive

Belfast Wolves kept their qualification hopes alive with a nine-run DLS victory over Edinburgh Castle Rockers in Match 29 of the ETPL at Malahide. Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 82 powered Belfast to 190 for four, before the Wolves restricted Edinburgh to 137 for six in their revised 15-over chase. With Amsterdam Flames and now Edinburgh Castle Rockers already qualified, Belfast must now wait on Rotterdam Dockers’ result: a Rotterdam win would send the Dockers through, while a defeat would see Belfast claim the remaining place.

Glenn Maxwell of Belfast Wolves raises his bat after scoring a fifty during Match 29 of the ETPL 2026.

Harry Manenti contributed 34 from 33 balls, while Ben Tucker added 17 from 15. David Miller provided the much needed late acceleration with 38 from 19 deliveries, striking seven fours as Belfast pushed towards the 200 mark. Mark Chapman had retired hurt after making 12 from 11 balls.

Matthew Humphreys of Belfast Wolves celebrates the wicket.

Matthew Humphreys played a key role in Belfast’s defence, taking two wickets for just nine runs from three overs, including a maiden. Chris Jordan also claimed two wickets, while Mark Adair and Maxwell took one each.

David Miller of Belfast Wolves plays a shot during Match 29 of the ETPL 2026.

For Belfast, Maxwell’s unbeaten 82 and a disciplined bowling effort secured a vital win. Now, the Wolves must wait for Rotterdam’s result to discover whether their campaign continues.