Mrinmoy Dutta's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Guwahati Royals
Guwahati Royals have won by 8 wickets. Tezpur Titans batted first and posted 146/8 in 20 overs. Guwahati Royals chased down 147 in just 12.5 overs.
Tezpur Titans struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Wasim Haque top-scored with 82 off 54 balls (SR 152), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 37 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Rohit Sen blazed 65 off 30 balls (SR 217), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Tezpur Titans had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Mrinmoy Dutta delivered figures of 3/27 in 4 overs (Econ 6.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
GR 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 — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
82 off 54 balls (SR 152), 3 fours, 7 sixes
3/27 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.75)
65 off 30 balls (SR 217), 6 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Guwahati Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Tezpur Titans were outplayed in all departments. A 8 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. GR lead the series 22-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.