Dublin won the toss and elected to bowl, but Edinburgh’s batting line-up responded with a strong performance after losing Ross Adair to the first ball. Edinburgh Castle Rockers continued their unbeaten run in the ETPL with a hard-fought 12-run victory over Dublin Guardians. The Rockers posted 174 for four before holding off a spirited Dublin chase, finishing on 162 for eight to remain unbeaten and strengthen their position at the top of the ETPL standings. JJ Smuts added nine from seven before falling with the score on 30, bringing Andries Gous and Brandon McMullen together, according to a press release from the ETPL.
Gous provided the platform for the innings with an assured 50 from 40 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. McMullen then took control of the middle overs, producing the innings’ highest score with an unbeaten 69 from 49 deliveries. His five fours and four sixes helped maintain the momentum after Gous departed at 111.
Laurie Evans added 14 from eight balls before Mitchell Santner supplied the late acceleration, smashing an unbeaten 27 from just 15 deliveries with two fours and two sixes. Edinburgh added 41 runs from the final 25 balls to finish on 174 for four, with McMullen’s innings earning him the Player of the Match award.
