Barak Legends prevail over Guwahati Royals by three wickets via VJD Method
Guwahati, Aug 4
Barak Legends held their nerve in a rain-affected contest to register a three-wicket victory over Guwahati Royals via the VJD Method in Match 7 of the Assam Premier League at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Chasing a revised VJD target of 118 in 19 overs, Barak Legends rode on composed knocks from skipper Sibsankar Roy and Saurav Dey before sealing the contest. Earlier, Guwahati Royals recovered from early setbacks to post 126/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Put into bat, Guwahati Royals were rocked early as they slipped to 2/2 before Rishav Das and Nibir Deka rebuilt the innings with a crucial 58-run partnership. Nibir top-scored with a fluent 47 off 40 deliveries, while Rishav contributed a steady 30. Gunjan Jyoti Deka added a valuable 22 off 19 balls to push the Royals past the 120-run mark.
Mohit Thakur was the standout performer with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3/12 in his four overs. Abdul Kuraishi chipped in with 2/16 to keep Guwahati in check.
In reply, Barak Legends lost wickets at regular intervals but found stability through captain Sibsankar Roy, who struck a composed 36 off 36 balls, and Saurav Dey, whose 29 off 33 deliveries kept the chase on track. Bishal Saha provided early impetus with a quickfire 15, while Abdul made a useful contribution before falling late in the innings.
Guwahati Royals fought back through Deepak Gohain, who claimed 3/11, while Mrinmoy Dutta picked up two wickets. However, Harsh Kumar and Bhargab Pratim remained unbeaten to steer Barak Legends to 118/7 in 19 overs and secure a hard-earned three-wicket victory under the VJD Method.
Brief scores:
Guwahati Royals 126/9 in 20 overs (Nibir Deka 47, Rishav Das 30, Gunjan Jyoti Deka 22; Mohit Thakur 3/12, Abdul Ajij Kuraishi 2/16, Saurav Dey 2/41)
Barak Legends 118/7 in 19 overs (Sibsankar Roy 36, Saurav Dey 29, Bishal Saha 15; Deepak Gohain 3/11, Mrinmoy Dutta 2/23)
Result: Barak Legends beat Guwahati Royals by 3 wickets (VJD Method)
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see Assam Premier League getting this much attention! The young players from the northeast really have talent. Nibir Deka's 47 was a treat to watch. Hope this league grows bigger each year.
One small suggestion to the league organizers - can we get more clarity on VJD method calculations for the audience? Even seasoned cricket fans were scratching their heads during the rain break. The game itself was balanced and entertaining. Good fight from both teams.
Nice to see local cricket thriving in Assam. The bowler-friendly conditions made for an intriguing contest. Deepak Gohain's 3 wickets almost won it for Guwahati, but Barak's depth came through. Wonderful advertisement for regional cricket.
The way Rishav and Nibir rebuilt from 2/2 shows great temperament. Just feel Guwahati Royals fell short by 10-15 runs in the first innings. Those extra runs would have been crucial in the rain-shortened chase. All in all, a good competitive game!
Fantastic game of cricket! The way Barak Legends controlled the chase despite losing wickets was impressive. Abdul Kuraishi showed his all-round value - 2 wickets and some useful runs. The future of cricket in the northeast looks bright with such competitive cricket. 🏏
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