Diwiz Pathak's 64 Fires Dibrugarh Warriors to Victory
Dibrugarh Warriors have won by 8 wickets. Nagaon Rangers batted first and posted 110/10 in 20 overs. Dibrugarh Warriors chased down 111 in just 17.3 overs.
Nagaon Rangers struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Jitu Ali top-scored with 42 off 35 balls (SR 120), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 34 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Diwiz Pathak blazed 64 off 58 balls (SR 110), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Nagaon Rangers had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Siddhartha Baruah delivered figures of 3/15 in 4 overs (Econ 3.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
NR 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 110 put Nagaon Rangers on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
64* off 58 balls (SR 110), 9 fours, 0 sixes
3/15 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.75)
42 off 35 balls (SR 120), 6 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Dibrugarh Warriors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nagaon Rangers 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. NR lead the series 24-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.