Ireland Leg Opener in Malahide: The European T20 Premier League (ETPL 2026) shifts to the iconic Malahide Cricket Club Ground in Dublin, Ireland, as home franchise Dublin Guardians collide with cross-border rivals Belfast Wolves in Match 18! Following Belfast's 52-run victory in their previous meeting on August 27 behind Glenn Maxwell's 60, Dublin seek crucial revenge on home turf. Stream every six, powerplay boundary, and wicket live on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV. High-Stakes Irish Derby to Kick Off Malahide Leg Match 18 opens the second phase of ETPL 2026 as the tournament moves from The Hague to Malahide, making this Irish derby vital for both sides aiming to build momentum in the second half of the round-robin schedule. For Dublin Guardians, captained by Indian spin maestro [[/fighter/ravichandran-ashwin-ash/40728/:Ravichandran Ashwin]], capitalizing on home-ground support and familiar bouncy Malahide conditions is top priority. Featuring key international and local match-winners—including [[/fighter/james-vince/40802/:James Vince]], Daryl Mitchell, [[/fighter/harry-tector/40373/:Harry Tector]], Vijay Shankar, George Dockrell, Chris Wood, and local left-arm pacer Josh Little—the Guardians aim to put together a complete performance and bounce back from their earlier defeat. For Belfast Wolves, skippered by Australian superstar [[/fighter/glenn-maxwell-the-big-show/40361/:Glenn Maxwell]], maintaining middle-overs acceleration and sharp pace execution will be key. Backed by explosive match-winners—including [[/fighter/devon-conway/40387/:Devon Conway]], Mark Chapman (who hit 54 in their last clash), [[/fighter/david-miller/40383/:David Miller]], [[/fighter/paul-stirling/40372/:Paul Stirling]], Chris Jordan, Mark Adair, and left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys—Belfast look to sweep the derby series on away turf. Squads & Key Players Dublin Guardians Squad Core Lineup / Key Performers: [[/fighter/ravichandran-ashwin-ash/40728/:Ravichandran Ashwin]] (C), [[/fighter/james-vince/40802/:James Vince]], Daryl Mitchell, [[/fighter/harry-tector/40373/:Harry Tector]], Waseem Muhammad, Vijay Shankar, George Dockrell, [[/fighter/josh-little/40374/:Josh Little]], Chris Wood, Benjamin Calitz, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Mark Hollard Tactical Focus: Aggressive front-foot powerplay strokeplay through [[/fighter/james-vince/40802/:James Vince]], middle-overs spin containment via [[/fighter/ravichandran-ashwin-ash/40728/:Ravichandran Ashwin]], and early swing with the new ball from [[/fighter/josh-little/40374/:Josh Little]]. Belfast Wolves Squad Core Lineup / Key Performers: [[/fighter/glenn-maxwell-the-big-show/40361/:Glenn Maxwell]] (C), [[/fighter/devon-conway/40387/:Devon Conway]] (wk), Mark Chapman, [[/fighter/david-miller/40383/:David Miller]], [[/fighter/paul-stirling/40372/:Paul Stirling]], Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Chris Jordan, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Humphreys, [[/fighter/saurabh-netravalkar/41196/:Saurabh Netravalkar]], Tim Tector Tactical Focus: Rapid powerplay starts via [[/fighter/paul-stirling/40372/:Paul Stirling]] and [[/fighter/devon-conway/40387/:Devon Conway]], explosive middle-overs counter-attacking from [[/fighter/glenn-maxwell-the-big-show/40361/:Glenn Maxwell]] and Mark Chapman, and disciplined death bowling. Pitch & Weather: Malahide Cricket Club Ground in Dublin offers a pitch with good pace, true carry, and clear value for shots, though fresh pitch conditions for the Ireland leg may give fast bowlers extra assistance with the new ball. Clear, pleasant evening weather expected.