Barak Legends beat Guwahati Royals by 3 wickets via VJD Method in APL Match 7
Synopsis
In a rain-curtailed APL clash, Barak Legends chased down a revised VJD target of 118 in 19 overs to beat Guwahati Royals by 3 wickets — the margin flattering a chase that nearly unravelled against Deepak Gohain's 3/11. Mohit Thakur's 3/12 and captain Sibsankar Roy's composed 36 were the difference-makers in Match 7.
Key Takeaways
Barak Legends defeated Guwahati Royals by 3 wickets via the VJD Method in APL Match 7 on 4 August .
Guwahati Royals posted 126/9 in 20 overs ; Nibir Deka top-scored with 47 off 40 balls .
Mohit Thakur took 3/12 — the standout bowling performance of the match.
Barak Legends reached the revised target of 118 in 19 overs , finishing at 118/7 .
Captain Sibsankar Roy anchored the chase with 36 off 36 balls ; Deepak Gohain resisted with 3/11 for the Royals.
Barak Legends held their nerve in a rain-affected encounter to claim a three-wicket victory over Guwahati Royals via the VJD Method in Match 7 of the Assam Premier League (APL) at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati, on Tuesday, 4 August. Chasing a revised target of 118 in 19 overs, Barak Legends crossed the line at 118/7, sealing one of the more tense finishes of the tournament so far.
Guwahati Royals' Innings: Recovery from Early Collapse
Sent in to bat, Guwahati Royals found themselves in early trouble, slipping to 2/2 before Rishav Das and Nibir Deka steadied the ship with a crucial 58-run partnership. Nibir Deka top-scored with a fluent 47 off 40 balls, while Rishav Das contributed a measured 30. Gunjan Jyoti Deka added a brisk 22 off 19 deliveries to push the Royals past the 120-run mark, with the side eventually posting 126/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
With the ball, Mohit Thakur was the standout for Barak Legends, returning outstanding figures of 3/12 in four overs. Abdul Ajij Kuraishi chipped in with 2/16 to keep the Royals' lower order in check.
Rain Intervention and Revised Target
Rain interrupted proceedings, bringing the VJD Method into play. Barak Legends were set a revised target of 118 runs from 19 overs — a calculation that ultimately proved just achievable, though not without drama.
Barak Legends' Chase: Composed Under Pressure
The chase was far from straightforward. Barak Legends lost wickets at regular intervals but found crucial stability through captain Sibsankar Roy, who anchored the innings with a composed 36 off 36 balls, and Saurav Dey, whose steady 29 off 33 deliveries kept the required rate in check. Bishal Saha provided early impetus with a quickfire 15 at the top, while Abdul Ajij Kuraishi made a useful lower-order contribution before falling late.
Guwahati Royals fought back hard through Deepak Gohain, who claimed a sharp 3/11, and Mrinmoy Dutta, who picked up two wickets. However, Harsh Kumar and Bhargab Pratim held firm at the death, guiding Barak Legends to 118/7 in 19 overs and a hard-earned victory.
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)
With this win, Barak Legends strengthen their position in the APL standings as the tournament heads into its next phase.
Point of View
But Guwahati Royals — who recovered from 2/2 to 126/9 — will feel the method did not fully reward their batting recovery. More importantly, Mohit Thakur's 3/12 is the kind of economical spell that tends to get overlooked in close finishes but was arguably the match's decisive moment. The APL's ability to produce competitive, low-resource cricket in the northeast remains its strongest pitch to national selectors scouting uncapped talent.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won APL Match 7 between Barak Legends and Guwahati Royals?
Barak Legends won Match 7 of the Assam Premier League, beating Guwahati Royals by 3 wickets via the VJD Method on 4 August at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati.
What was the VJD target set for Barak Legends?
Following a rain interruption, the VJD Method set Barak Legends a revised target of 118 runs in 19 overs. They reached it at 118/7, winning by 3 wickets.
Who were the top performers in the match?
Nibir Deka top-scored for Guwahati Royals with 47 off 40 balls. For Barak Legends, captain Sibsankar Roy made 36 off 36 and Saurav Dey contributed 29. With the ball, Mohit Thakur took 3/12 and Deepak Gohain claimed 3/11.
How did Guwahati Royals recover after their early collapse?
Guwahati Royals slipped to 2/2 early before Rishav Das and Nibir Deka put on a 58-run partnership to stabilise the innings. Gunjan Jyoti Deka's 22 off 19 balls then pushed the total to 126/9 in 20 overs.
Where was APL Match 7 played?
Match 7 of the Assam Premier League was played at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, 4 August.
