Dublin, Sept. 12 -- Edinburgh Castle Rockers continued their unbeaten run in the ETPL with a hard-fought 12-run victory over Dublin Guardians in Match 21 at Malahide. 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.

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. 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,...