Guwahati Royals Triumph Over Tezpur Titans in APL 2026 Match

Royals Secure Victory with Strong Performance

In a thrilling encounter at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, the Guwahati Royals successfully chased down a target of 147 runs, defeating the Tezpur Titans by eight wickets in Match 15 of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 on Saturday. This victory elevates the Royals to the second position in the league standings.

Key contributions came from Rohit Sen and Sanjay Kumar Singh, both of whom scored half-centuries, establishing a solid opening partnership that guided their team to a comfortable win.

Titans Struggle Despite Haque's Heroics

Earlier in the match, the Titans faced a challenging start after winning the toss and choosing to bat. They lost both Mohammad Kaif and Roshan Topno early in the powerplay. However, Wasim Akram Haque played a remarkable innings, scoring 82 runs off just 54 balls, which included three fours and seven sixes, marking the second-highest individual score in the tournament to date.

Haque's partnership with Nihar Deka, which yielded 82 runs for the third wicket, helped stabilize the innings. Unfortunately, the Titans faltered towards the end, losing momentum after Haque's dismissal. Mrinmoy Dutta was instrumental in the bowling attack, claiming three wickets and contributing to the Titans' collapse, as they lost their last five wickets for a mere 12 runs, finishing at 146/8 after 20 overs.

Royals' Chase: A Display of Dominance

The Royals began their chase explosively, with Rohit Sen and Sanjay Kumar Singh putting on a remarkable display. They reached 108 runs without losing a wicket within the first ten overs, showcasing aggressive batting. Sen scored 65 runs off 30 balls, achieving the fastest half-century of the tournament in just 23 balls, while Singh matched his score with 65 runs off 39 balls.

Although Danish Ahmed and Abir Chakraborty managed to take two wickets, the Royals were already in a commanding position. Captain Rishiv Das contributed an unbeaten 15 runs off 7 balls, leading his team to victory in just 12.5 overs.

Match Summary

Guwahati Royals defeated Tezpur Titans by 8 wickets. The Titans scored 146/8 in 20 overs (Wasim Akram Haque 82, Nihar Deka 20; Mrinmoy Dutta 3/27, Bastab Roy 1/15). The Royals chased down the target with a score of 147/2 in 12.5 overs (Rohit Sen 65, Sanjay Kumar Singh 65, Rishav Das 15*; Danish Ahmed 1/23, Abir Chakraborty 1/16).