Overview
- Belfast Wolves defeated Amsterdam Flames by seven wickets in the ETPL qualifier at The Village, Malahide on Saturday, September 19 to advance to the final.
- Glenn Maxwell shaped the result by taking 4 for 18 with the ball and finishing the chase unbeaten on 21 from eight balls to close the match.
- Amsterdam were bowled out for 133 in 20 overs after Steve Smith top-scored with 45 from 42 balls and the middle order collapsed under pressure.
- The Village’s short boundaries and quick outfield have favoured chases during the tournament and Belfast’s prior 2–0 head-to-head edge over Amsterdam amplified the tactical advantage.
- Belfast will meet Edinburgh Castle Rockers in the ETPL final on September 20 in the inaugural ICC‑sanctioned European T20 Premier League, with fans and broadcasters set for a one-day decider.