APL 2026: Rajveer Singh's 50 steers Jorhat Stallions to 3-wicket win
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Rajveer Singh's composed 50 off 34 balls anchored a successful chase as Jorhat Stallions defeated Tezpur Titans by three wickets in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, 18 August. Chasing 157, the Stallions crossed the line at 157/7 in 18.5 overs, sealing victory with seven balls to spare.
Tezpur Titans Set a Competitive Target
Invited to bat after losing the toss, Tezpur Titans posted 156/8 in 20 overs. Opener Wasim Akram Haque top-scored with a measured 37 off 33 balls, while Nihar Deka injected momentum with a brisk 32 off 20 deliveries, hitting one four and three sixes. Danish Ahmed (21 off 18) and Roshan Topno (18 off 13) added handy contributions through the middle overs to push the Titans to a defendable total.
Jorhat's Bowlers Keep Titans in Check
Jorhat Stallions' bowling attack produced a disciplined collective effort. Rajjak Uddin Ahmed was the standout with figures of 2/28 in four overs, while Vedant Pandey (2/31) and Mantu Yadav (2/32) each claimed two wickets to ensure the Titans could not accelerate freely in the back half of their innings.
Rajveer Singh and Dyutimoy Nath Seal the Chase
Jorhat Stallions captain Swarupam Purkayastha set the tone early with an aggressive 29 off 19 balls, featuring two fours and three sixes. After early hiccups, Rajveer Singh steadied the innings with a decisive half-century — 50 off 34 deliveries with four boundaries and a six — ably backed by Dyutimoy Nath's valuable 35 off 29 balls.
Titans Fight Back but Fall Short
Tezpur Titans mounted a spirited late fightback through captain Ayushman Malakar, who finished with 3/36, and Sidhartha Sarmah's economical 2/18. However, Rajjak Uddin Ahmed (8* off 4) and Rohit Singh (5* off 6) kept their composure in the final overs to carry Jorhat home. The win underlines Jorhat Stallions' batting depth and their ability to close out tight contests — a quality that could prove decisive as the APL 2026 progresses.
Brief Scores
Tezpur Titans: 156/8 in 20 overs (Wasim Akram Haque 37, Nihar Deka 32, Danish Ahmed 21; Rajjak Uddin Ahmed 2/28, Vedant Pandey 2/31, Mantu Yadav 2/32)
Jorhat Stallions: 157/7 in 18.5 overs (Rajveer Singh 50, Dyutimoy Nath 35, Swarupam Purkayastha 29; Ayushman Malakar 3/36, Sidhartha Sarmah 2/18)
Result: Jorhat Stallions beat Tezpur Titans by 3 wickets