APL 2026: Dihingia's 64*, Shubham's 4/28 power Barpeta Braves to 8-wicket win
Synopsis
Barpeta Braves made it look easy in APL 2026 Match 22 — Shubham Kumar Gupta's 4/28 strangled Jorhat Stallions to 124, and Saurav Mousum Dihingia's unbeaten 64 finished the job in 16.3 overs. The eight-wicket win moves Braves to fourth place and puts Shubham atop the Purple Cap standings.
Key Takeaways
Barpeta Braves beat Jorhat Stallions by 8 wickets in APL 2026 Match 22 at ACA Stadium, Guwahati on 11 August .
Saurav Mousum Dihingia top-scored with an unbeaten 64 off 48 balls (3 fours, 4 sixes) to anchor the chase.
Shubham Kumar Gupta took 4/28 to restrict Stallions to 124/6 and moved to the top of the Purple Cap standings.
Pranjal Paul (40 off 38) and Dihingia shared a 103-run second-wicket stand to seal the chase in 16.3 overs .
The win lifts Barpeta Braves to fourth place on the APL 2026 points table.
Barpeta Braves cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Jorhat Stallions in Match 22 of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati, on Tuesday, 11 August, chasing down 125 with 3.3 overs to spare. The result lifts Braves to fourth place on the points table.
Shubham Restricts Stallions to Below-Par Total
Electing to field, Barpeta Braves made an immediate impact as Erik Roy was dismissed on the fifth ball of the innings. Rajveer Singh and Dyutimoy Nath followed inside the powerplay, leaving Jorhat Stallions in early trouble at 32/3 inside five overs.
Stallions skipper Swarupam Purkayastha steadied the innings with a gritty 50 off 46 balls, while Manoj Kumar Barman chipped in with 35 off 34. However, Shubham Kumar Sharma struck with a double blow off consecutive deliveries to reduce Stallions to 85/5 in the 15th over, halting the recovery.
A late cameo from Nihar Narah — an unbeaten 25 off 19 balls — helped Stallions post a modest 124/6 in their 20 overs. Shubham Kumar Gupta was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 4/28 to claim the top spot in the Purple Cap standings. Rajesh Prasad also chipped in with 1/20.
Dihingia and Paul Seal the Chase in Style
Braves lost opener Kabir Hassan Desmukh early in the run chase, but Saurav Mousum Dihingia and Pranjal Paul combined for a match-defining 103-run second-wicket stand built on disciplined strike rotation. Paul contributed 40 off 38 balls before being dismissed by Dyutimoy Nath, by which point the game was well beyond Stallions' reach.
Dihingia remained unbeaten on a commanding 64 off 48 balls, laced with three fours and four sixes. Braves skipper Denish Das joined him to finish the job, as the side reached the target in just 16.3 overs to complete a dominant eight-wicket win.
Brief Scores
Jorhat Stallions: 124/6 in 20 overs (Swarupam Purkayastha 50, Manoj Kumar Barman 35, Nihar Narah 25*; Shubham Kumar Gupta 4/28, Rajesh Prasad 1/20).
Barpeta Braves: 125/2 in 16.3 overs (Saurav Mousum Dihingia 64*, Pranjal Paul 40; Rajjak Uddin Ahmed 1/16, Dyutimoy Nath 1/9).
Result: Barpeta Braves beat Jorhat Stallions by 8 wickets.
Points Table Impact
The win is Barpeta Braves' latest step up the APL 2026 standings, securing fourth place with the comprehensive victory. With Shubham Kumar Gupta now leading the Purple Cap charts, Braves are building momentum as the tournament enters its middle phase.
Point of View
Suggesting Braves have the batting depth to go deep in the APL. Fourth place is a platform; how they manage the middle overs in tighter chases will determine whether they can convert it into a semi-final berth.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of APL 2026 Match 22 between Barpeta Braves and Jorhat Stallions?
Barpeta Braves beat Jorhat Stallions by 8 wickets in Match 22 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at ACA Stadium, Guwahati, on 11 August. Braves chased down 125 in just 16.3 overs.
How did Saurav Mousum Dihingia perform in the match?
Saurav Mousum Dihingia remained unbeaten on 64 off 48 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes. He anchored the chase alongside Pranjal Paul in a 103-run second-wicket partnership to seal the win.
What were Shubham Kumar Gupta's bowling figures in APL 2026 Match 22?
Shubham Kumar Gupta finished with figures of 4/28, restricting Jorhat Stallions to 124/6. His performance moved him to the top of the Purple Cap standings in APL 2026.
Where do Barpeta Braves stand on the APL 2026 points table after this win?
The eight-wicket victory lifted Barpeta Braves to fourth place on the APL 2026 points table. They are building momentum heading into the latter stages of the tournament.
How did Jorhat Stallions bat in APL 2026 Match 22?
Jorhat Stallions were reduced to 32/3 inside five overs before skipper Swarupam Purkayastha steadied the innings with 50 off 46 balls. A late cameo of 25* from Nihar Narah helped them post 124/6, but it proved well below par.
