Saurav Dihingia's 64 Fires Barpeta Braves to Victory
Barpeta Braves have won by 8 wickets. Jorhat Stallions batted first and posted 124/6 in 20 overs. Barpeta Braves chased down 125 in just 16.3 overs.
Swarupam Purkayastha was the standout in the first innings, scoring 50 off 46 balls (SR 109). 3 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 37 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Saurav Dihingia blazed 64 off 48 balls (SR 133), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Jorhat Stallions had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Shubham Kumar Gupta delivered figures of 4/28 in 4 overs (Econ 7.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
JS lead the series 24-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
64* off 48 balls (SR 133), 3 fours, 4 sixes
4/28 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.00)
50 off 46 balls (SR 109), 3 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Barpeta Braves showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Jorhat Stallions 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. JS lead the series 24-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.