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Dublin Guardians suffer fifth consecutive defeat in ETPL 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:58 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Dublin Guardians suffer fifth consecutive defeat in ETPL 2026

Summary

The Dublin Guardians lost to the Amsterdam Flames by nine runs at Voorburg, marking the team's fifth straight defeat in the ETPL. Despite the presence of James Vince and Daryl Mitchell, the franchise remains winless and holds the bottom position in the league standings. Captain and mentor R Ashwin faces criticism on social media as his team struggles to close out run-chases in high-pressure situations. Fans have compared his transition from a tactical analyst on YouTube to a team leader with the managerial record of Gary Neville. Speculation regarding Ashwin's future in coaching has emerged following the winless start to the tournament. The Guardians have yet to record a single point through the first five matches of the season.

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By the Numbers

•The Amsterdam Flames defeated the Dublin Guardians by nine runs.
•This loss marks the fifth consecutive defeat for the Dublin Guardians.
•The match took place at the Voorburg cricket ground.
•The Dublin Guardians currently sit at the bottom of the ETPL table with zero points.

Latest Updates

4:58 PMYahoo Sports — "Gary Neville of cricket,' 'YouTube game better': Fans troll R Ashwin after Dublin Guardians suffer fifth straight defeat in ETPL 2026

What they're saying

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After the Dublin Guardians suffer their fifth straight loss, fans weren't gonna let R Ashwin off the hook after all the smack he talks in his podcast.
— Yahoo Sports

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