Denish Das's 72 Fires Barpeta Braves to Victory
Barpeta Braves have won by 70 runs. Barpeta Braves batted first and posted 170/4 in 20 overs. Nagaon Rangers, chasing 171, fell short at 100/10 in 18.2 overs.
Denish Das was the standout in the first innings, scoring 72* off 45 balls (SR 160). 4 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Sumit Kashyap fought hard with 44 off 34 balls, but it was not enough to haul Nagaon Rangers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Bikiran Das delivered figures of 4/13 in 3.2 overs (Econ 4.1). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
NR lead the series 22-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
72* off 45 balls (SR 160), 4 fours, 4 sixes
4/13 in 3.2 overs (Econ: 3.90)
44 off 34 balls (SR 129), 2 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Barpeta Braves showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nagaon Rangers came up short by 70 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. NR lead the series 22-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.