Denish Das's 50 Fires Barpeta Braves to Victory
Barpeta Braves have won by 10 runs. Barpeta Braves batted first and posted 124/10 in 20 overs. Tezpur Titans, chasing 125, fell short at 114/10 in 19.5 overs.
Barpeta Braves struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Denish Das top-scored with 50 off 34 balls (SR 147), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 27 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Avijit Roy fought hard with 36 off 40 balls, but it was not enough to haul Tezpur Titans over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Rajesh Prasad delivered figures of 3/14 in 4 overs (Econ 3.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
TT lead the series 10-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 9 wickets for just 123 put Barpeta Braves on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
50 off 34 balls (SR 147), 5 fours, 1 sixes
3/14 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.50)
36 off 40 balls (SR 90), 3 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Barpeta Braves showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Tezpur Titans were outplayed in all departments. A 10 runs 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 10-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.