Dibrugarh Warriors Secure Victory Over Nagaon Rangers in Assam Premier League
Warriors Triumph in Match 23
In a decisive performance, Dibrugarh Warriors successfully chased down a target of 111 runs, defeating Nagaon Rangers by eight wickets during the 23rd match of the Assam Premier League 2026 held at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. Diwiz Pathak played a pivotal role in the chase, scoring an unbeaten fifty, while Rituraj Biswas provided solid support, leading the Warriors to their fifth victory.
Nagaon Rangers Struggle with Batting
Nagaon Rangers faced difficulties earlier in the match, with Sidhartha Sankar Baruah emerging as the standout bowler, taking three wickets and limiting the Rangers to a modest total. After opting to field first, the Warriors made a strong start, with Ranjan Bikash Das dismissing Sumit Kashyap on the very first ball. Jitu Ali fought valiantly for the Rangers, scoring 42 runs off 35 balls, including six boundaries. Captain Anurag Talukdar contributed 26 runs off 30 balls. However, the innings collapsed towards the end, with only three players reaching double figures. The Rangers lost their last five wickets for just 19 runs, finishing at 110 all out in 20 overs.
Pathak Leads the Chase for Warriors
The Warriors had a rocky start, losing Jay Borah in the first over due to an LBW decision by Sunil Lachit. Nevertheless, Diwiz Pathak and Rituraj Biswas stabilized the innings, maintaining a steady flow of runs through effective strike rotation and timely boundaries. The duo formed an 84-run partnership for the second wicket, with Biswas scoring 33 runs off 34 balls before being run out in the fourteenth over. Pathak remained unbeaten at 64 runs off 58 balls, hitting nine fours, as the Warriors successfully chased down the target in 17.3 overs.
Match Summary
Dibrugarh Warriors defeated Nagaon Rangers by 8 wickets. Nagaon Rangers: 110 all out in 20 overs (Jitu Ali 42, Anurag Talukdar 26; Sidhartha Sankar Baruah 3/15, Roshan Alam 1/16). Dibrugarh Warriors: 114/2 in 17.3 overs (Diwiz Pathak 64*, Rituraj Biswas 33; Sunil Lachit 1/17).