Amsterdam Flames maintained their composure to defeat Dublin Guardians by nine runs in Match 15 of the European T20 Premier League 2026 at Voorburg Cricket Club in the Netherlands.
The Flames posted a total of 169 for seven, with the Guardians responding strongly to finish on 160 for eight in a chase that remained competitive until the final overs.
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Dublin Guardians won the toss and elected to bowl, but Amsterdam began confidently with Steven Smith and Yuvraj Samra. Samra scored 11 runs from eight balls before being dismissed in the third over, while Smith advanced to 38 from 27 deliveries, including two fours and two sixes. Bas de Leede contributed 19 from 19 balls as Amsterdam reached the halfway point in a strong position.
Tim David added 35 runs from 26 balls,
Tim David added 35 runs from 26 balls, supported by Curtis Campher’s late acceleration. Campher scored 32 from 19 balls, including five fours, to help the Flames reach 169 for seven in their 20 overs, setting a target of 170 for Dublin.
Dublin’s chase was led by James Vince, who produced an impressive 73 from 46 balls, hitting 10 fours and two sixes. He received useful support from Harry Tector, who scored 18 from 12, and Sanjay Krishnamurthi contributed 24 from 20. The Guardians reached 69 in the powerplay and maintained proximity to the required run rate through the middle overs.
Amsterdam’s bowling struck at key moments. Richard Gleeson dismissed Daryl Mitchell early and later took Vince’s wicket, removing the main threat in the Dublin innings. Tim Pringle delivered an effective spell of 3 for 22 from four overs, dismissing Tector, George Dockrell and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Despite continuing to score in the closing overs,
Despite continuing to score in the closing overs, Dublin were unable to overhaul the target, finishing on 160 for eight. The Flames’ victory was underpinned by balanced contributions throughout the batting order and timely wickets in the bowling innings.
The win earned Amsterdam Flames two crucial points, while Dublin Guardians remained without a victory after five matches in the tournament.
Source: thenewsmill.com
