Campher all-round show powers Amsterdam Flames to 59-run win over Dublin Guardians

Dublin, 15 September 2026: Curtis Campher produced a commanding all-round performance as Amsterdam Flames defeated Dublin Guardians by 59 runs in the European T20 Premier League at Malahide on Tuesday.

Campher struck 66 from just 31 balls to help the Flames post an imposing 214 for five before returning with the ball to claim three wickets for 33 runs as the Guardians were restricted to 155 for nine from their 20 overs.

Asked to bat after Dublin won the toss and elected to field, Amsterdam suffered two early setbacks despite a brisk start.

Yuvraaj Samra made six before falling to David Willey, while Steven Smith struck four boundaries in his 20 from 12 balls before Craig Young removed him, leaving the Flames 34 for two.

That brought Campher together with Bas de Leede, and the pair changed the direction of the innings with a 115-run third-wicket partnership.

Campher was the aggressor throughout the stand, reaching his half-century from 27 deliveries before accelerating further. His 66 included seven fours and three sixes and came at a strike rate of more than 200.

Young eventually ended Campher's innings with the total on 149, while de Leede departed for 49 two deliveries later after a measured 40-ball knock containing four fours and two sixes.

Dublin might have hoped those wickets would slow the scoring, but Tim David ensured there was no respite at the death.

David hammered an unbeaten 48 from only 21 balls, clearing the boundary five times and adding three fours. Captain Scott Edwards also provided a late burst with an unbeaten 15 from seven deliveries as Amsterdam surged beyond 200 and finished on 214 for five.

Young was Dublin's most successful bowler with three wickets, although his four overs cost 50 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin produced the most economical spell of the Guardians attack, finishing with one for 29 from four overs.

A chase of 215 required a strong start, but the Guardians instead found themselves immediately under pressure.

David Payne struck twice in the opening over, removing Muhammad Waseem without scoring and David Willey for one. He then dismissed Harry Tector for 25 to leave Dublin three wickets down inside the powerplay.

Daryl Mitchell and Noah Croes attempted to rebuild the innings, but the required rate continued to rise.

Croes made 30 from 22 balls before Michael Bracewell broke the partnership, while Mitchell's 33 from 33 deliveries ended when Campher claimed his first wicket.

Vijay Shankar briefly offered Dublin some late momentum, striking three fours and two sixes in a 19-ball 32, but Bracewell removed him as part of an excellent spell that effectively shut the Guardians out of the contest.

Bracewell finished with three for just 14 from four overs, while Payne returned three for 32.

Campher completed his outstanding individual performance by dismissing Mitchell, George Dockrell and Josh Little to finish with three for 33.

The Guardians eventually closed on 155 for nine, leaving Amsterdam with a comprehensive 59-run victory.

For Campher, the Player of the Match award capped a performance in which he influenced both halves of the contest — first providing the acceleration that drove Amsterdam beyond 200, and then helping ensure Dublin never seriously threatened the target.

Scores in brief:

Amsterdam Flames won by 59 runs

Amsterdam Flames 214/5 in 20 overs (Curtis Campher 66, Bas de Leede 49, Tim David 48 not out; Craig Young 3-50)

Dublin Guardians 155/9 in 20 overs (Daryl Mitchell 33, Vijay Shankar 32, Noah Croes 30; Michael Bracewell 3-14, David Payne 3-32, Curtis Campher 3-33)

Player of the Match: Curtis Campher