Dibakar Johri's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Charaideo Sunrisers
Charaideo Sunrisers have won by 7 wickets. Tezpur Titans batted first and posted 128/10 in 20 overs. Charaideo Sunrisers chased down 129 in just 15.4 overs.
Tezpur Titans struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Wasim Haque top-scored with 27 off 18 balls (SR 150), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Sumit Ghadigaonkar blazed 36 off 27 balls (SR 133), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Tezpur Titans had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Dibakar Johri delivered figures of 3/13 in 3 overs (Econ 4.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
TT lead the series 5-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 10 wickets for just 128 put Tezpur Titans on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
36 off 27 balls (SR 133), 5 fours, 0 sixes
3/13 in 3 overs (Econ: 4.33)
35 off 35 balls (SR 100), 4 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Charaideo Sunrisers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Tezpur Titans were outplayed in all departments. A 7 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. TT lead the series 5-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.