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He has now returned to action in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 where he is leading the Edinburgh Castle Rockers.

How did Mitchell Santner spin Edinburgh to victory?

New Zealand's left arm spinner Mitchell Santner starred for Edinburgh Castle Rockers taking five wickets in their comfortable four wickets win over Dublin Guardians in the eighth match of ETPL 2026 at Sportpark Westvliet in The Hague.

Following in Trent Boult's footsteps?

It is worth mentioning that Mumbai Indians retained Mitchell Santner for Rs 2 crore. He finished with excellent figures of 5/16 from four overs. His spell helped Edinburgh bowl out Dublin Guardians for just 109 runs. It was Edinburgh's second five wicket haul of the season. Trent Boult is Mitchell Santner's New Zealand and Mumbai Indians teammate and he had taken the first one last week against the Glasgow team.

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How did the match start for Dublin Guardians?

Dublin Guardians chose to bat first after winning the toss, but Edinburgh Castle Rockers made life tough for them with the ball. The Edinburgh bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals and did not allow Dublin to form big partnerships. The Guardians were eventually bowled out for 109 in 18 overs.

Who top-scored for the Guardians?

James Vince was Dublin's top scorer, hitting an attacking 40 off 30 balls with five fours and one six. His knock helped Dublin get off to a good start, but after he was dismissed, the team came under more pressure and found it hard to score quickly. Sanjay Krishnamurthy scored 24 runs from 24 balls while Matt Hollard made nine runs late in the innings. Dublin kept losing wickets and Edinburgh's bowlers did not let them put together strong stands.

How dominant was Mitchell Santner's spell?

The key performance came from Edinburgh captain Mitchell Santner. He had taken only five wickets in four matches for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, but he returned to form in style. Mitchell Santner picked up 5/16 in his four overs and dismissed Daryl Mitchell, Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, James Vince and Matt Hollard. He gave away just four runs per over making his spell even more impressive.

Who else among the bowlers struck?

Trent Boult backed his captain by taking two wickets while Tom Curran, Jack Jarvis and JJ Smuts picked up one wicket each. Edinburgh then reached the target with 12 balls left. While chasing 110, the Rockers looked comfortable for most of the innings. They lost six wickets, but the low target meant they never lost control of the chase.

How did the Rockers complete the chase?

Edinburgh kept the chase under control throughout and never allowed the required run rate to become a problem. The Rockers scored 110/6 in 13.4 overs to win by four wickets with 38 balls left. The loss adds to Dublin's poor start in the tournament. James Vince and Sanjay Krishnamurthy made useful runs, but the Guardians could not post a big enough score to challenge Edinburgh.

What does this match mean for both teams?

The Rockers won the match because of their strong bowling and steady batting. Santner's five-wicket spell was the biggest highlight as it helped keep Dublin to a low score that Edinburgh chased without much trouble. The win gives Edinburgh Castle Rockers a boost in the early ETPL season. Dublin Guardians meanwhile are still waiting for their first victory and looking for a better all-round performance.