Guwahati Royals Clinch 5 wickets Win in a Thriller
Guwahati Royals have won by 5 wickets. Dibrugarh Warriors batted first and posted 121/10 in 19 overs. Guwahati Royals chased down 122 in just 16.1 overs.
Dibrugarh Warriors struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Jitumoni Kalita top-scored with 39 off 29 balls (SR 134), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 32 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Rohit Sen anchored the innings with 46 off 29 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Guwahati Royals on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Doikho Das delivered figures of 3/20 in 3 overs (Econ 6.7). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
GR lead the series 24-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 10 wickets for just 121 put Dibrugarh Warriors on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
46 off 29 balls (SR 159), 7 fours, 1 sixes
3/20 in 3 overs (Econ: 6.67)
40* off 28 balls (SR 143), 3 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Guwahati Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Dibrugarh Warriors were outplayed in all departments. A 5 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 24-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.