Roy Blasts Ashwin for 18 Runs in ETPL Encounter
Former England opener Jason Roy took Ravichandran Ashwin apart in a single over during the Glasgow Cosmic-Dublin Guardians match.
Glasgow Cosmic's Jason Roy produced a stunning display of power hitting against veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in match five of the ETPL 2026 season. Facing Ashwin for the first time in the game, Roy smashed two boundaries and a six off the opening three deliveries, then added a single and a double to plunder 18 runs from the over. The assault helped lift Glasgow Cosmic to 62-2 after just six balls of that over, following a powerplay that had ended at 44-2.
Despite the heavy punishment, Ashwin showed his experience by bouncing back strongly. In his next over, he dismissed Moises Henriques for four off six balls, and he finished his four-over spell with figures of 1-43. The 39-year-old conceded only 25 runs from his final three overs after that explosive first over, proving his value to the Dublin Guardians side.
Roy's innings set the tone for Glasgow Cosmic's chase, though the match remained competitive as Ashwin's late wickets helped restrict the opposition. The encounter highlighted both Roy's aggressive strokeplay and Ashwin's resilience, making for a memorable contest in the European T20 Premier League.