Assam Premier League: Pathak's unbeaten fifty guides Dibrugarh Warriors to eight-wicket win over Nagaon Rangers
Guwahati, August 12
Dibrugarh Warriors successfully chased down 111 to convincingly beat Nagaon Rangers by eight wickets to register their fifth win in match number 23 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati, on Wednesday.
Diwiz Pathak's unbeaten fifty guided the chase from the get-go as he found good support from Rituraj Biswas to ensure that Warriors cruised home, according to a release.
Earlier, Sidhartha Sankar Baruah was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, helping restrict Nagaon Rangers to an under-par total despite a battling knock from Jitu Ali.
Opting to field, Warriors had the ideal start as Ranjan Bikash Das dismissed Sumit Kashyap on the third ball of the match, without a run on the board. Jitu Ali then led the way for Rangers with a hard-fought 42 off 35 balls, striking six fours. Meanwhile, skipper Anurag Talukdar also chipped in with 26 off 30. However, the innings fell away sharply in the closing stages, with only three batters scoring in double digits.
It was a procession of wickets towards the backend of the innings as Rangers lost their last five wickets for just 19 runs. Sidhartha Sankar Baruah finished with impressive figures of 3/15, while Ranjan Bikash Das, Doikho Das, Jitumoni Kalita and Roshan Alam picked up a wicket apiece to bundle out Rangers for 110 in their 20 overs.
Warriors had a shaky start as they lost Jay Borah inside the first over with Sunil Lachit trapping him LBW. However, Diwiz Pathak and Rituraj Biswas ensured that the chase was never in serious doubt from thereon, as they kept the scoreboard ticking with clever strike rotation and regular boundaries.
The pair put on an 84-run stand for the second wicket to steady the innings, with Biswas striking 33 off 34 balls before being run out in the fourteenth over. The writing was already on the wall by then, though. Pathak continued in fine touch, remaining unbeaten on 64 off 58 balls with nine fours as Warriors chased down 111 in 17.3 overs to complete a comfortable eight-wicket win.
Brief Scores:
Dibrugarh Warriors beat Nagaon Rangers by 8 wickets.
Nagaon Rangers: 110/10 in 20 overs (Jitu Ali 42, Anurag Talukdar 26; Sidhartha Sankar Baruah 3/15, Roshan Alam 1/16).
Dibrugarh Warriors: 114/2 in 17.3 overs (Diwiz Pathak 64*, Rituraj Biswas 33; Sunil Lachit 1/17).
— ANI
Reader Comments
Five wins in a row now for the Warriors! The bowling unit looks solid - Sidhartha Sankar Baruah with 3/15 and that collapse of Nagaon Rangers losing 5 wickets for just 19 runs was the turning point. The tournament is getting really exciting. 🏆
Good to see the regional T20 leagues growing in India. The Assam Premier League provides a great platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent. Jitu Ali's 42 was a fighting knock but the lack of support cost Nagaon Rangers dear.
That 84-run partnership between Pathak and Biswas was the difference. They paced the chase perfectly - no panic, just smart cricket. Nagaon Rangers need to work on their batting depth, 110 was never going to be enough. 💪
The Assam Premier League is really showcasing some quality cricket. Proud to see so many young players getting opportunities. Though I wish the matches got more TV coverage - the local talent deserves more visibility across the country. Also, happy for Dibrugarh - they are playing like champions this season!
Bowling first and defending 111 was always going to be tough. Nagaon Rangers should have scored at least 140 with the start they got - Jitu Ali was striking well. On the other hand, Baruah's spell was outstanding, those three wickets really broke the back of the chase. 🎯
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