Tezpur Titans Clinch 7 wickets Win in a Thriller
Tezpur Titans have won by 7 wickets. Barak Legends batted first and posted 158/7 in 20 overs. Tezpur Titans chased down 159 in just 17.5 overs.
Bishal Saha was the standout in the first innings, scoring 81* off 58 balls (SR 140). 2 sixes and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 49 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Nihar Deka blazed 72 off 44 balls (SR 164), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Barak Legends had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Abdul Ajij Kuraishi delivered figures of 2/21 in 3 overs (Econ 7.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
BR 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 — 17 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
81* off 58 balls (SR 140), 7 fours, 2 sixes
2/21 in 3 overs (Econ: 7.00)
72 off 44 balls (SR 164), 5 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
Tezpur Titans showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Barak Legends were outplayed in all departments. A 7 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. BR lead the series 24-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.