Barak Legends Clinch 3 wickets Win in a Thriller
Barak Legends have won by 3 wickets. Barpeta Braves batted first and posted 129/8 in 20 overs. Barak Legends chased down 130 in just 20 overs.
Barpeta Braves struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Abhilash Maurya top-scored with 47 off 44 balls (SR 107), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 36 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Sibsankar Roy anchored the innings with 41 off 31 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Barak Legends on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Arun Sonar delivered figures of 2/15 in 4 overs (Econ 3.8). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
BR lead the series 22-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
47 off 44 balls (SR 107), 3 fours, 2 sixes
2/15 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.75)
41 off 31 balls (SR 132), 2 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Barak Legends showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Barpeta Braves will rue missed opportunities — a 3 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. BR lead the series 22-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.