Barpeta Braves Secure Victory Over Jorhat Stallions in APL 2026

Barpeta Braves Triumph Over Jorhat Stallions

In a commanding performance, Barpeta Braves successfully chased down a target of 125 runs, defeating Jorhat Stallions by eight wickets during match 22 of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 held at the ACA Stadium. This victory propels the Barpeta Braves to the fourth position in the league standings. Saurav Mousum Dihingia played a pivotal role in the chase, remaining unbeaten, while Pranjal Paul provided valuable support, leading the team to a comfortable win.

Shubham Kumar Gupta Shines with Four Wickets

Earlier in the match, Shubham Kumar Gupta emerged as the star bowler, claiming four wickets and limiting the Stallions to a modest score, despite a resilient half-century from their captain, Swarupam Purkayastha. After winning the toss and opting to field, the Braves made an early breakthrough by dismissing Erik Roy on the fifth ball. The Stallions struggled during the powerplay, losing Rajveer Singh and Dyutimoy Nath, leaving them at 32/3 within five overs. Purkayastha steadied the innings, scoring 50 runs off 46 balls, while Manoj Kumar Barman contributed 35 runs off 34 balls. Shubham Kumar Sharma then struck twice in quick succession, leaving the Stallions in a precarious position at 85/5 in the fifteenth over. A late surge from Nihar Narah, who scored an unbeaten 25 runs off 19 balls, helped the Stallions reach a total of 124/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Gupta's impressive bowling figures of 4/28 placed him at the top of the Purple Cap standings, with Rajesh Prasad also taking a wicket.

Dihingia's Unbeaten Half-Century Guides the Chase

During the chase, the Braves faced an early setback with the loss of Kabir Hassan Desmukh. However, Saurav Mousum Dihingia and Pranjal Paul showcased excellent strike rotation, forming a solid partnership of 103 runs for the second wicket. Paul scored a commendable 40 runs off 38 balls before being dismissed by Dyutimoy Nath. By that time, the outcome was already in favor of the Braves. Dihingia continued his assault, finishing with an unbeaten 64 runs off 48 balls, including three fours and four sixes. He was well-supported by skipper Denish Das, as the Braves reached their target in just 16.3 overs, sealing an easy eight-wicket victory.

Match Summary

Match Summary: Barpeta Braves defeated Jorhat Stallions by 8 wickets. Jorhat Stallions: 124/6 in 20 overs (Swarupam Purkayastha 50, Manoj Kumar Barman 35, Nihar Narah 25*; Shubham Kumar Gupta 4/28, Rajesh Prasad 1/20). Barpeta Braves: 125/2 in 16.3 overs (Saurav Mousum Dihingia 64*, Pranjal Paul 40; Rajjak Uddin Ahmed 1/16, Dyutimoy Nath 1/9).