Edinburgh Castle Rockers moved clear at the top of the European T20 Premier League table with a comprehensive 189-130 victory over Belfast Wolves on Tuesday evening. The result extends the visitors' unbeaten run to three wins from three games, while the hosts drop to third place with five points from their opening fixtures.
The Castle Rockers, who had previously won two tight contests by single-digit margins against Dublin Guardians and Glasgow Cosmic, ran the show in this encounter. Edinburgh's batting line-up put up a commanding total, capitalising on opportunities that Belfast failed to capitalise on during their own innings.
Belfast Wolves showed flashes of promise in their opening matches, including a high-scoring 184-132 win over Dublin Guardians, but their recent form against Amsterdam Flames — a narrow 59-56 victory — suggested a team adjusting to the tournament's demands. This time round, the visitors tightened things up and saw the game out without looking back.
The standings now see Edinburgh sitting two points clear at the summit, while Belfast must regroup after a defeat that ends what had been a promising start to the campaign. Both teams have played three matches, but the gap in the table tells you everything you need to know about who has found their rhythm so far.