APL 2026: Erik Roy's 94 fires Jorhat Stallions to nine-wicket rout of Tezpur Titans
Synopsis
Erik Roy's 94 not out — the second-highest score of APL 2026 — turned a 161-run chase into a nine-wicket stroll for Jorhat Stallions, who cantered home with 11 balls to spare. Hridip Deka's 3-25 had earlier kept Tezpur Titans to 160/6, but Roy ensured the total was never enough.
Key Takeaways
Erik Roy smashed an unbeaten 94 off 59 balls — the second-highest individual score of APL 2026 so far.
Jorhat Stallions chased down 161 in 18.1 overs , winning by nine wickets with 11 balls to spare.
The win is Stallions' second of the tournament, lifting them to fourth place on the points table.
Hridip Deka was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3 for 25 for Jorhat Stallions.
Danish Ahmed hit an unbeaten 36 off 15 balls to lift Tezpur Titans to 160/6 , but it proved insufficient.
Opener Erik Roy blazed an unbeaten 94 off 59 balls to power Jorhat Stallions to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Tezpur Titans in the 2026 Assam Premier League (APL) at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati, on Monday, 10 August. Chasing 161, the Stallions cantered home in just 18.1 overs, sealing their second win of the tournament and climbing to fourth place on the points table.
Roy's Masterclass at the Top
Roy's innings was a study in controlled aggression — his knock of 94 not out, studded with 10 boundaries and five sixes, is now the second-highest individual score of the APL 2026 so far. He dismantled the Titans' bowling from the outset, never allowing the opposition to settle into a rhythm. His presence at the crease made the run chase feel one-sided from the opening overs.
Roy received solid support throughout. Rajveer Singh provided a composed 30 off 32 balls at the top, while Swarupam Purkayastha finished the job with a breezy unbeaten 34 off 20 deliveries. The Stallions crossed the line with 11 balls to spare, underlining the gulf in class on the day.
Titans' Innings: A Competitive But Insufficient Total
Tezpur Titans posted 160/6 in their allotted 20 overs after opting to bat first, but their innings was punctuated by early setbacks. Opener Wasim Akram Haque was run out in the powerplay, leaving the Titans to rebuild. Avijit Singha Roy steadied the ship with a measured 39 off 35 balls, aided by Nihar Deka who chipped in with 16.
Middle-order contributions from Roshan Topno and Dharani Rabha took the innings into double figures before both fell to medium-pacer Hridip Deka, who was the standout performer with figures of 3 for 25. Abhilash Gogoi and Rajjak Uddin Ahmed each picked up a wicket to keep the Titans in check through the middle phase.
Late Titans Surge Falls Short
A late assault from Danish Ahmed — an explosive unbeaten 36 off just 15 balls, including four sixes — and captain Ayushman Malakar's brisk 18 off nine balls helped the Titans post a competitive total. However, Roy's pyrotechnics in the chase rendered that late flourish academic.
Brief Scores
Tezpur Titans 160/6 in 20 overs (Avijit Singha Roy 39, Danish Ahmed 36 not out; Hridip Deka 3-25, Abhilash Gogoi 1-25) lost to Jorhat Stallions 162/1 in 18.1 overs (Erik Roy 94 not out, Swarupam Purkayastha 34 not out; Ayushman Malakar 1-34) by nine wickets.
The Stallions will look to build on this momentum as the APL 2026 group stage intensifies.
Point of View
Meanwhile, will need to address their powerplay fragility — losing an opener to a run-out before the innings finds its footing is a structural problem, not a one-off.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Erik Roy's score in the APL 2026 match on 10 August?
Erik Roy scored an unbeaten 94 off 59 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and five sixes. It is the second-highest individual score of the 2026 Assam Premier League so far.
What was the result of the Jorhat Stallions vs Tezpur Titans APL 2026 match?
Jorhat Stallions defeated Tezpur Titans by nine wickets at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on 10 August 2026. Stallions chased down 161 in 18.1 overs, winning with 11 balls to spare.
How did Tezpur Titans perform with the bat?
Tezpur Titans posted 160/6 in 20 overs. Avijit Singha Roy top-scored with 39, while Danish Ahmed provided a late boost with an unbeaten 36 off 15 balls. The Titans were hampered by an early run-out in the powerplay.
Who were the top bowlers for Jorhat Stallions?
Hridip Deka was the standout bowler with figures of 3 for 25. Abhilash Gogoi and Rajjak Uddin Ahmed each claimed one wicket as Stallions restricted Titans to 160/6.
Where do Jorhat Stallions stand on the APL 2026 points table after this win?
The nine-wicket victory is Jorhat Stallions' second win of the tournament, moving them up to fourth place on the APL 2026 points table.
