Amsterdam Flames vs Dublin Guardians, Match 26, Sep 15, 2026: commentary

Over 20. 12 runs. Bowler: Curtis Campher. Dublin Guardians: 155/9(rr 7.75)

Curtis Campher to Ravichandran Ashwin. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Neill. Dublin Guardians are restricted to 155-9 at Amsterdam Flames wrap up a comfortable win, defending their large total with ease. After the Dublin openers both fell early, the middle order all got starts but couldn't make the major contribution needed to chase such a target. Amsterdam's bowling attack was outstanding, with David Payne, Michael Bracewell, and Curtis Campher claiming three wickets each. Bracewell was particularly economical, conceding just 14 runs from his four overs. The target proved too steep as wickets fell regularly throughout the innings. Curtis Campher is the Player of the Match.

FOUR! Curtis Campher to Ravichandran Ashwin. Short, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

APPEAL! Curtis Campher to Craig Young. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Campher, fielded by Edwards, appeal made for L.B.W. Amsterdam loses the review.

Curtis Campher to Josh Little. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.

SIX! Curtis Campher to Josh Little. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Over 19. 10 runs. Bowler: David Payne. Dublin Guardians: 143/8(rr 7.53)

David Payne to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to third slip for no runs, shy attempt by Edwards.

APPEAL! David Payne to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Edwards, appeal made for Caught. Ashwin survives.

David Payne to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off cutter length ball, off stump deep in crease Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

FOUR! David Payne to Ravichandran Ashwin. Back of a length, off stump deep in crease cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

SIX! David Payne to Ravichandran Ashwin. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

David Payne to Ravichandran Ashwin. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

Over 18. 1 run. Bowler: Michael Bracewell. Dublin Guardians: 133/8(rr 7.39)

Michael Bracewell to Josh Little. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Neill.

Michael Bracewell to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Pringle.

Michael Bracewell to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Michael Bracewell to Ravichandran Ashwin. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to silly mid off for no runs.

Over 20. 17 runs. Bowler: Daryl Mitchell. Amsterdam Flames: 214/5(rr 10.70)

FOUR! Daryl Mitchell to Tim David. Off cutter full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Amsterdam Flames post a commanding total of 214, setting a formidable target. Curtis Campher led the charge with a brilliant 66 off 31 balls while Tim David provided late fireworks, finishing unbeaten on 48 from just 21. Bas de Leede contributed a valuable 49. Craig Young was the pick of the bowlers for the opposition, taking three wickets, though he conceded 50 runs. With a huge total on the board, Amsterdam Flames will be confident heading into the chase. Join us shortly for the run chase.

Daryl Mitchell to Scott Edwards. Length ball, down leg side backing away driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Greaves.

FOUR! Daryl Mitchell to Scott Edwards. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

FOUR! Daryl Mitchell to Scott Edwards. Short, down leg side backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

FOUR! Daryl Mitchell to Scott Edwards. Slower length ball, down leg side on the back foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Daryl Mitchell to Scott Edwards. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Croes.

Over 19. 22 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Amsterdam Flames: 197/5(rr 10.37)

SIX! David Willey to Tim David. Off cutter back of a length, middle stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

David Willey to Tim David. Off cutter short, to leg on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Croes.

SIX! David Willey to Tim David. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

APPEAL! David Willey to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Croes, appeal made for Caught. Appeal for caught, not interested in taking DRS.

SIX! David Willey to Tim David. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

FOUR! David Willey to Tim David. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.

Over 18. 4 runs. Bowler: Ravichandran Ashwin. Amsterdam Flames: 175/5(rr 9.72)

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tim David. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Willey.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Scott Edwards. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Greaves.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tim David. Off break length ball, wide down leg side on the back foot working, Played to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Scott Edwards. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Waseem.