APL 2026: Dihingia, Maurya fifties power Barpeta Braves to 7-wicket win
Synopsis
Barpeta Braves were three down for 30 chasing 121 — and then Dihingia and Maurya took over. An unbroken 94-run stand, sealed in 18.3 overs, not only completed a seven-wicket win but also sent Barpeta to the top of the APL 2026 table as the second team through to the next stage of the inaugural league.
Key Takeaways
Barpeta Braves defeated Barak Legends by 7 wickets in the APL 2026 at Guwahati on 17 August .
Saurav Mousum Dihingia top-scored with an unbeaten 56 off 51 balls ; Abhilash Maurya finished on 41* to complete the chase.
Barpeta were in trouble at 30/3 in the sixth over before the unbroken fourth-wicket stand turned the match.
Rajesh Prasad took 3/26 and Maurya claimed 2/14 to restrict Barak Legends to 120/8 .
Barpeta Braves move to the top of the APL table with 12 points from nine matches and become the second team to qualify for the next stage.
Saurav Mousum Dihingia and Abhilash Maurya struck unbeaten half-centuries to steer Barpeta Braves to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Barak Legends in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Monday, 17 August. The win lifted Barpeta to the summit of the points table and confirmed their place as the second team to advance to the next stage of the inaugural competition.
Barak Legends Restricted to 120/8
Sent in to bat, Barak Legends were kept in check by disciplined Barpeta bowling, eventually posting 120/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was rescued in the closing stages by Abdul Ajij Kuraishi, who blazed an unbeaten 50 off 26 balls, laced with four fours and four sixes. Bishal Saha contributed 20 off 27 balls, while Shraban Kumar Khound chipped in with 11.
Barpeta's Bowlers Set Up the Chase
Rajesh Prasad was the standout with figures of 3/26, while Abhilash Maurya and Arun Sonar claimed two wickets apiece. Maurya was particularly miserly, conceding just 14 runs from his four overs — a performance that set the platform before he switched roles with the bat.
Dihingia-Maurya Partnership Seals the Chase
Barpeta's reply began shakily. Hrishikesh Das and Pranjal Paul fell early, and captain Denish Das was dismissed for a duck, leaving the Braves in trouble at 30/3 inside the sixth over. What followed was a match-defining rescue act. Dihingia anchored the innings with an unbeaten 56 off 51 balls — hitting three fours and two sixes — while Maurya finished on an unbeaten 41 off 38 balls, also featuring three fours and two sixes. Their unbroken fourth-wicket stand carried Barpeta to 124/3 in 18.3 overs, sealing a comfortable win with nine balls to spare.
Points Table and Tournament Significance
The result is a milestone moment in the inaugural APL. With 12 points from nine matches, Barpeta Braves now sit at the top of the standings and are only the second franchise to lock in a berth in the next stage. Notably, Maurya's all-round display — two wickets and an unbeaten knock — underlines the depth that has driven Barpeta's consistent run through the group phase.
Brief Scores
Barak Legends: 120/8 in 20 overs (Abdul Ajij Kuraishi 50*, Bishal Saha 20, Sibsankar Roy 12; Rajesh Prasad 3/26, Abhilash Maurya 2/14, Arun Sonar 2/14)
Barpeta Braves: 124/3 in 18.3 overs (Saurav Mousum Dihingia 56*, Abhilash Maurya 41*; Rabi Chetry 2/16, Mohit Thakur 1/17)
Result: Barpeta Braves beat Barak Legends by 7 wickets
Point of View
Or whether Barpeta's bowling is genuinely elite by the league's standards. That distinction will matter when the knockout rounds arrive.
NationPress
18 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the APL 2026 match between Barpeta Braves and Barak Legends?
Barpeta Braves won by seven wickets, chasing down 121 in 18.3 overs at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on 17 August 2026. The win confirmed their place at the top of the points table.
What did Saurav Mousum Dihingia score in the match?
Dihingia scored an unbeaten 56 off 51 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. He came in with Barpeta struggling at 30/3 and steered the chase to completion alongside Abhilash Maurya.
How did Abhilash Maurya perform in the APL match on 17 August?
Maurya delivered a match-winning all-round display, taking 2/14 with the ball and then scoring an unbeaten 41 off 38 balls to help Barpeta overhaul the target. He and Dihingia added an unbroken stand that won the game.
Where do Barpeta Braves stand in the APL 2026 points table?
Barpeta Braves are at the top of the APL 2026 standings with 12 points from nine matches. They are the second team to seal qualification for the next stage of the inaugural competition.
What did Barak Legends score in the APL match against Barpeta Braves?
Barak Legends were restricted to 120/8 in 20 overs. Abdul Ajij Kuraishi top-scored with an unbeaten 50 off 26 balls, while Rajesh Prasad took 3/26 to lead Barpeta's bowling effort.
