Pradyun Saikia's 68 Fires Charaideo Sunrisers to Victory
Charaideo Sunrisers have won by 4 wickets. Barpeta Braves batted first and posted 156/5 in 20 overs. Charaideo Sunrisers chased down 157 in just 19.1 overs.
Abhilash Maurya was the standout in the first innings, scoring 43 off 31 balls (SR 139). 2 sixes and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 45 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Pradyun Saikia anchored the innings with 68 off 46 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Charaideo Sunrisers on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Himanshu Saraswat delivered figures of 2/25 in 4 overs (Econ 6.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
BBS lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 17 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
68* off 46 balls (SR 148), 5 fours, 3 sixes
2/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25)
43 off 31 balls (SR 139), 2 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Charaideo Sunrisers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Barpeta Braves will rue missed opportunities — a 4 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. BBS lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.