Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Glenn Maxwell Powers Belfast Wolves Into ETPL Final
Belfast Wolves played Amsterdam Flames in an ETPL cricket qualifier.
Amsterdam batted first and scored 133 runs.
Glenn Maxwell bowled very well and took four wickets for Belfast.
Matthew Humphreys also took three wickets.
Amsterdam’s Steven Smith made the most runs for his team with 45.
Belfast lost a few early wickets but kept scoring steadily.
Lorcan Tucker and Glenn Maxwell finished the chase with a quick partnership.
Belfast won with nine balls left and will play Edinburgh in Sunday’s final.
Belfast Wolves defeated Amsterdam Flames by seven wickets in the ETPL qualifier at Malahide.
Glenn Maxwell took four wickets for 18 runs as Amsterdam were bowled out for 133.
Matthew Humphreys claimed three wickets, while Steven Smith top-scored for Amsterdam with 45.
Belfast reached 136 for three in 18.3 overs after contributions from Tim Tector, Devon Conway and Lorcan Tucker.
Maxwell finished unbeaten on 21 from eight balls as Belfast advanced to face Edinburgh in Sunday’s final.
- Who
- Belfast Wolves and Amsterdam Flames, with Glenn Maxwell leading Belfast’s performance.
- What
- Belfast Wolves won the ETPL qualifier by seven wickets.
- When
- The final is scheduled for Sunday; the qualifier’s exact date is not stated.
- Where
- The qualifier was played at Malahide.
- Why
- Belfast advanced by restricting Amsterdam to 133 and reaching 136 for three in 18.3 overs.
- Match
- Belfast Wolves beat Amsterdam Flames by seven wickets.
- Amsterdam score
- 133 all out in 20 overs.
- Belfast score
- 136 for three in 18.3 overs.
- Glenn Maxwell
- Four wickets for 18 runs and an unbeaten 21 from eight balls.
- Matthew Humphreys
- Three wickets for 22 runs.
- Amsterdam top scorer
- Steven Smith scored 45 from 42 deliveries.
- Next match
- Belfast Wolves will face Edinburgh in Sunday’s ETPL final.