Rishav Das's 60 Fires Guwahati Royals to Victory
Guwahati Royals have won by 5 wickets. Nagaon Rangers batted first and posted 151/7 in 20 overs. Guwahati Royals chased down 152 in just 18.3 overs.
Bhargav Dutta was the standout in the first innings, scoring 42* off 32 balls (SR 131). 4 sixes and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 54 runs.
In the chase, Rishav Das anchored the innings with 60 off 33 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Guwahati Royals on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Deepak Gohain delivered figures of 3/19 in 4 overs (Econ 4.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
GR lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
60 off 33 balls (SR 182), 8 fours, 1 sixes
3/19 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.75)
45 off 31 balls (SR 145), 2 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Guwahati Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nagaon Rangers came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. GR lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.