Barpeta Braves Secure Victory Over Guwahati Royals in APL Clash

In an exciting match at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, the Barpeta Braves, led by Captain Denish Das, successfully chased down a target of 137 runs set by the Guwahati Royals. With a solid performance, the Braves secured a four-wicket victory, moving up in the points table. The Royals, despite a commendable innings, fell short as the Braves showcased their batting prowess. This article delves into the match highlights, key performances, and the current standings in the Assam Premier League.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 14, 2026, 08:31 IST

Barpeta Braves Triumph in APL Match

Captain Denish Das showcased his leadership skills by scoring a half-century, leading the Barpeta Braves to a successful chase of Guwahati Royals' target of 137 runs. This match took place at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday, resulting in a four-wicket win for the Braves.

With this victory, Barpeta Braves climbed to third place in the points table, accumulating eight points from seven matches. Meanwhile, Guwahati Royals fell to second place with 10 points, trailing behind the Dibrugarh Warriors, who are at the top due to a superior net run rate.

Guwahati Royals' Batting Performance

Guwahati Royals, batting first, started steadily with contributions from Sanjay Kumar Singh and captain Rishav Das after the early dismissal of Rohit Sen. Rishav played a crucial role, scoring 39 runs off 35 balls, while Nibir Deka added 33 runs from 34 balls. Jyoti Deka chipped in with 14 runs, helping the Royals finish their innings at 136/6 in 20 overs.

The Barpeta Braves' bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, taking wickets at regular intervals, with Shubham Kumar Gupta being the standout performer, claiming two wickets.

Barpeta Braves' Chase Strategy

In response, Barpeta Braves began their innings positively, with Saurav Mousum Dihingia scoring 23 runs off 18 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Following his dismissal, Pranjal Paul played a measured innings, scoring 24 runs off 35 balls before Denish Das took control of the chase.

Das delivered a captain's performance, scoring 52 runs off 41 balls, hitting five fours. His steady innings kept the chase on track during the middle overs, while Abhilash Maurya contributed a valuable 19 runs off 16 balls.

As the target drew closer, Arun Sonar sealed the victory with an unbeaten seven runs off just two balls, including a six. The Barpeta Braves successfully reached 137/6 in 19.4 overs, securing a four-wicket win and moving into third place in the standings.

Match Summary

Barpeta Braves defeated Guwahati Royals by 4 wickets.

Guwahati Royals: 136/6 in 20 overs (Rishav Das 39, Nibir Deka 33, Sanjay Kumar Singh 17; Shubham Kumar Gupta 2/35).

Barpeta Braves: 137/6 in 19.4 overs (Denish Das 52, Pranjal Paul 24, Saurav Mousum Dihingia 23; Deepak Gohain 2/18).