Ravichandran Ashwin has added a new variation to his bowling action during the inaugural European T20 Premier League. The Dublin Guardians captain and mentor made the technical adjustment during their match at Sportpark Westvliet, giving fans and batters another look at his skill with the ball.
The Rahul Dravid-owned franchise suffered their fifth straight defeat of the season on Saturday, September 5. Notably, the Guardians fell nine runs short while chasing a target of 170 runs against the Amsterdam Flames. The Ravichandran Ashwin-led team remained at the bottom of the six-team points table.
Ravichandran Ashwin made a slight adjustment to his bowling action during the match. The Dublin Guardians captain has shortened his run-up and used a more side-on gathering motion before his delivery stride, giving him a different release point and adding more variation to his bowling.
The change has caught the attention of fans and opposition batters. The ETPL’s official social media handles and Star Sports India shared the video with the caption, “Ashwin always has something new up his sleeve.”
Ravichandran Ashwin also produced an economical spell against the Amsterdam Flames, finishing with 1/21 from his four overs. However, his effort was not enough to help the Guardians avoid another defeat.
Ashwin always has something new up his sleeve ?#ETPL pic.twitter.com/PMJTS7d4M9
— European T20 Premier League (ETPL) (@etplofficial) September 5, 2026Dublin Guardians Lose Fifth Straight Game in ETPL
The Dublin Guardians are still searching for their first win in the European T20 Premier League after losing all five of their matches. The Rahul Dravid-owned side remains at the bottom of the points table with a net run rate of -1.645.
Dublin began their campaign with a 52-run defeat against the Belfast Wolves before losing by 33 runs to Glasgow Cosmic. Edinburgh Castle Rockers then bowled them out for 109 and won by four wickets, while the Rotterdam Dockers chased down 179 with seven wickets in hand and eight balls to spare.
The Guardians came close to ending that run against the Amsterdam Flames. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, they restricted Amsterdam to 169/7. However, Dublin could not complete the chase despite remaining in contention until the final overs.
James Vince’s 73 Goes in Vain as Amsterdam Hold Their Nerve
The Amsterdam Flames made 169/7 after Steve Smith scored 38 off 27 balls and Tim David added 35 off 26. Curtis Campher then provided the late push with a quick 32 off 19 balls, including five fours, to take the Flames to a strong total.
James Vince led the Guardians’ chase with an excellent 73 off 46 balls. The England batter struck 10 fours and two sixes and kept Dublin close to the required rate. Harry Tector contributed 18 off 12 balls, while Sanjay Krishnamurthi added 24 off 20.
Amsterdam kept taking wickets at crucial stages to stop Dublin’s momentum. Richard Gleeson dismissed Vince to end his impressive knock, while Tim Pringle claimed 3/22, removing Tector, George Dockrell, and Ashwin.
The Guardians eventually finished on 160/8 and lost the match by nine runs. Vince kept the chase alive for much of the innings, but Amsterdam held their composure in the closing overs to secure two points and leave Dublin still searching for their first win of the tournament.
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