APL 2026: Rishav Das's 60 powers Guwahati Royals to 5-wicket win
Synopsis
Skipper Rishav Das's explosive 60 off 33 balls and a 97-run stand with Sanjay Kumar Singh did the heavy lifting as Guwahati Royals overhauled Nagaon Rangers' 151/7 with 9 balls to spare in APL 2026 — a chase that looked wobblier than the margin suggests after a four-wicket middle-order collapse.
Key Takeaways
Guwahati Royals beat Nagaon Rangers by 5 wickets in APL 2026 on 7 August 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati .
Skipper Rishav Das top-scored with 60 off 33 balls (8 fours, 1 six); Sanjay Kumar Singh added 45 off 31 balls .
The pair shared a 97-run partnership that anchored the 152-run chase.
Deepak Gohain (3/19) and Bastab Roy (3/29) restricted Rangers to 151/7 .
Bhargav Dutta's unbeaten 42 off 32 balls rescued Rangers from 85/6 , adding 51 runs in the final five overs.
Akshay Kumar Deka took 3/37 to briefly threaten a Royals collapse before Gunjan Jyoti Deka (17*) and Nipan Deka (11*) sealed the win.
Guwahati Royals chased down Nagaon Rangers' total of 151/7 with 9 balls to spare on 7 August 2026, completing a five-wicket victory in the second match of the day at the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati. Skipper Rishav Das anchored the chase with a blistering 60 off 33 balls, while bowlers Deepak Gohain and Bastab Roy had earlier shared six wickets between them to keep the Rangers in check.
Nagaon Rangers Innings: Early Collapse, Late Rescue
Batting first, Nagaon Rangers were rocked early as Ruhinandan Pegu fell in the opening over. Deepak Gohain then dismantled the middle order, removing Jitu Ali, Abhijot Singh Sidhu, and Bishal Roy to return outstanding figures of 3/19. Bastab Roy complemented him with 3/29, picking up the prized wicket of Anurag Talukdar in the 7th over.
At 85/6 in the 12th over, Rangers were in serious trouble. However, Bhargav Dutta launched a counter-attack, smashing an unbeaten 42 off 32 balls — including two fours and four sixes — in a crucial partnership with Dhruv Raaj Borah, who contributed 23. The duo added 51 runs in the final five overs to lift Rangers to a competitive 151/7.
Guwahati Royals Chase: Das and Singh Lay the Foundation
The Royals' reply began shakily when opener Rohit Sen was trapped lbw by Rahul Singh in the second over. Rishav Das and Sanjay Kumar Singh then forged a pivotal 97-run partnership that effectively decided the contest. Das was in imperious form, racing to 60 off just 33 deliveries, studded with eight fours and one six. Singh complemented him with a brisk 45 off 31 balls.
Middle-Order Wobble and Composed Finish
The departure of the opening pair triggered a brief collapse, with Royals losing four wickets in five overs. Akshay Kumar Deka was the chief wrecker, claiming 3/37 to keep Rangers in the hunt. However, the lower middle order held firm. An unbeaten 17 from Gunjan Jyoti Deka and an unbeaten 11 from Nipan Deka steadied the ship, guiding Royals to 152/5 in 18.3 overs for a comfortable win.
Brief Scores
Nagaon Rangers: 151/7 in 20 overs (Bhargav Dutta 42*, Dhruv Raaj Borah 23, Bishal Roy 21; Deepak Gohain 3/19, Bastab Roy 3/29, Mrinmoy Dutta 1/29).
Guwahati Royals: 152/5 in 18.3 overs (Rishav Das 60, Sanjay Kumar Singh 45, Nibir Deka 14; Akshay Kumar Deka 3/37, Rahul Singh 1/21).
Result: Guwahati Royals beat Nagaon Rangers by 5 wickets. The Royals will look to carry this momentum into their next APL 2026 fixture.
Point of View
But the Royals' middle order will need greater composure in tighter chases ahead. Equally notable is Bhargav Dutta's unbeaten 42, which turned a potential Rangers embarrassment into a competitive total; that kind of lower-order firepower is an asset the Rangers must build around. APL 2026 is still young, and both teams have character worth watching.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Guwahati Royals vs Nagaon Rangers match in APL 2026?
Guwahati Royals won the match by 5 wickets on 7 August 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. They chased down Nagaon Rangers' total of 151/7 with 9 balls to spare, finishing on 152/5 in 18.3 overs.
How did Rishav Das perform in the APL 2026 match?
Rishav Das, the Guwahati Royals skipper, scored 60 off just 33 balls, hitting eight fours and one six. His innings, combined with Sanjay Kumar Singh's 45, formed a 97-run partnership that anchored the successful chase.
Who were the top bowlers for Guwahati Royals against Nagaon Rangers?
Deepak Gohain and Bastab Roy were the standout bowlers for Guwahati Royals. Gohain returned figures of 3/19 while Roy took 3/29, together accounting for six of Nagaon Rangers' seven wickets.
How did Nagaon Rangers recover to post 151/7 in APL 2026?
Nagaon Rangers were struggling at 85/6 in the 12th over before Bhargav Dutta hit an unbeaten 42 off 32 balls, including four sixes. His stand with Dhruv Raaj Borah (23) added 51 runs in the final five overs to lift the total to 151/7.
What is the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026?
The Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 is a T20 cricket tournament held in Assam, with matches played at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. It features regional teams competing in a franchise-style format, with the Guwahati Royals vs Nagaon Rangers match being part of the ongoing edition.
