Tezpur Titans Triumph Over Guwahati Royals in High-Scoring APL Clash

In a nail-biting match at the ACA Stadium, the Tezpur Titans triumphed over the Guwahati Royals by two wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 201 runs. Dibash Hazarika's explosive 73 and Ayushman Malakar's late surge were pivotal in this high-scoring encounter. The Royals, led by Sanjay Kumar Singh's unbeaten 81, set a challenging total, but the Titans' resilience shone through in the final overs. This match showcased the excitement of the Assam Premier League, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 16, 2026, 08:08 IST

Thrilling Finish in Assam Premier League Match

Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 16: In an exhilarating encounter at the ACA Stadium, the Tezpur Titans successfully chased down a daunting target of 201 runs, defeating the Guwahati Royals by two wickets with just two balls remaining in match 30 of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026.

Dibash Hazarika's explosive innings set the tone for the chase, while captain Ayushman Malakar delivered a crucial late performance to secure the victory. Earlier, Guwahati Royals had set a formidable total of 200 runs, thanks to Sanjay Kumar Singh's impressive unbeaten score of 81.

After winning the toss and choosing to field, the Titans faced an early challenge as they lost Rohit Sen and skipper Rishav Das during the powerplay. However, Sanjay Kumar Singh steadied the innings, scoring 81 runs off 57 balls, featuring four fours and six sixes. Nibir Deka added a quick 22 runs off 13 balls, and Gunjan Jyoti Deka contributed 41 runs off 27 balls before being run out.

Nipan Deka then made a remarkable impact, scoring an unbeaten 43 runs off just 10 balls, including a staggering 35 runs in the final over, helping the Royals finish at 200/4 in their allotted overs. For the Titans, Wasim Akram Haque and Danish Ahmed were the standout bowlers, taking two and one wicket, respectively.

In their response, the Titans lost Wasim Akram Haque early, but Dibash Hazarika and Nihar Deka formed a solid partnership for the second wicket. Hazarika played a brilliant innings, scoring 73 runs off 42 balls, while Nihar Deka added 25 runs. Roshan Topno also contributed with 39 runs off 24 balls, keeping the Titans in contention despite losing wickets at regular intervals, with Bastab Roy being a key threat, finishing with figures of 3/33.

As the match reached its climax, skipper Malakar took charge, scoring a rapid 41 runs off just 18 balls, including four sixes. Despite losing wickets around him, including a double dismissal in one over, Prachurya Kataki remained calm under pressure, finishing with 7 runs off 2 balls to lead the Tezpur Titans to a thrilling victory, reaching 203/8 in 19.4 overs.

Match Summary:

Tezpur Titans defeated Guwahati Royals by 2 wickets.

Guwahati Royals: 200/4 in 20 overs (Sanjay Kumar Singh 81*, Nipan Deka 43*, Gunjan Jyoti Deka 41; Wasim Akram Haque 2/39, Danish Ahmed 1/15).

Tezpur Titans: 203/8 in 19.4 overs (Dibash Hazarika 73, Ayushman Malakar 41, Roshan Topno 39; Bastab Roy 3/33, Nipan Deka 2/34, Samrat Biswas 1/30).