Dibrugarh Warriors Clinch 3 wickets Win in a Thriller
Dibrugarh Warriors have won by 3 wickets. Barpeta Braves batted first and posted 90/10 in 19.1 overs. Dibrugarh Warriors chased down 91 in just 18.5 overs.
Barpeta Braves struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Kabir Hasan top-scored with 29 off 30 balls (SR 97), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 34 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Diwiz Pathak anchored the innings with 32 off 41 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Dibrugarh Warriors on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Shubham Kumar Gupta delivered figures of 4/17 in 4 overs (Econ 4.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
DW lead the series 6-0. 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 89 put Barpeta Braves on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
32 off 41 balls (SR 78), 0 fours, 1 sixes
4/17 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.25)
29 off 30 balls (SR 97), 4 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Dibrugarh Warriors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Barpeta Braves were outplayed in all departments. A 3 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. DW lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.