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Barpeta Braves Clinch Inaugural Assam Premier League Title
23 Aug
Summary
- Barpeta Braves won the first Assam Premier League title by defeating Guwahati Royals.
- The final match saw Barpeta successfully chase a target of 166 runs.
- The inaugural APL concluded after 23 days of intense competition.
The Barpeta Braves have been crowned the first-ever champions of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026. They achieved this historic victory by defeating the Guwahati Royals by five wickets in the final match held on Sunday at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara.
Guwahati set a challenging target of 166 runs for the Braves. Despite a strong start from opener Rohit Sen, who scored a rapid 53 off 20 balls, the Royals were eventually bowled out for 165 in 19.4 overs. Barpeta's bowlers made a significant comeback in the middle overs, restricting the scoring and taking crucial wickets.
In response, Barpeta's top order provided a solid foundation during the powerplay. Although they lost some wickets in the later stages of the chase, the team maintained composure. The middle order successfully navigated the required run rate, guiding the Braves to victory with five wickets in hand.
The final match concluded the inaugural APL season, which commenced on August 1 and spanned 23 days. Both the Barpeta Braves and Guwahati Royals demonstrated consistent performance throughout the league stage, finishing with identical 7-3 records before meeting in the championship game.
