APL 2026: Soumyadeep's 70*, Sumit's 66* power Nagaon Rangers to maiden 10-wicket win
Synopsis
Nagaon Rangers did not just win their first APL 2026 match — they did it without losing a single wicket. Soumyadeep Das's 70 off 36 balls and Sumit Kashyap's 66 off 44 balls dismantled Charaideo Sunrisers in 13.2 overs, producing the tournament's first ten-wicket result and signalling that Rangers could be a dangerous side once they find form.
Key Takeaways
Nagaon Rangers beat Charaideo Sunrisers by 10 wickets in APL 2026 Match 18 at ACA Stadium, Guwahati on 9 August 2026 .
Soumyadeep Das scored an unbeaten 70 off 36 balls (5 fours, 6 sixes); Sumit Kashyap contributed an unbeaten 66 off 44 balls .
Rangers chased 140 in just 13.2 overs without losing a wicket — the first ten-wicket win of APL 2026.
Charaideo Sunrisers were restricted to 139/9 , with Hrishikesh Tamuli top-scoring on 40 .
Bhargav Dutta was the standout bowler with figures of 3/18 for Nagaon Rangers.
Nagaon Rangers recorded their first victory of the Assam Premier League 2026 in emphatic fashion, crushing Charaideo Sunrisers by 10 wickets in Match 18 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on 9 August 2026. Openers Soumyadeep Das and Sumit Kashyap shared an unbroken century stand to chase down 140 in just 13.2 overs, marking the first ten-wicket win of this year's tournament.
Sunrisers' Innings: Early Collapse, Late Revival
Nagaon Rangers, having elected to field, struck immediately — removing Pradyun Saikia off the second ball of the match. Sumit Ghadigaonkar followed soon after for 8, leaving Charaideo Sunrisers reeling at 32/2 inside the powerplay.
Hrishikesh Tamuli steadied the innings with a composed 40 off 36 balls, holding the middle order together as wickets continued to fall around him. A late cameo from Himanshu Saraswat — an unbeaten 26 off 13 balls laced with three sixes — helped Sunrisers reach a competitive 139/9 in their 20 overs.
Bhargav Dutta was the pick of the Rangers bowlers, finishing with 3/18. Rahul Singh (2/16) and Sunil Lachit (2/23) provided strong support, while Jitu Ali also chipped in with two wickets.
Dominant Chase: Rangers Openers Take Control
The Rangers' reply was a masterclass in aggressive opening batting. Soumyadeep Das was the more explosive of the two, blazing an unbeaten 70 off 36 balls — featuring five fours and six sixes. Sumit Kashyap was equally commanding at the other end, contributing an unbeaten 66 off 44 balls with boundaries and six maximums.
The Sunrisers deployed all six of their bowlers, but none could find a breakthrough. Rangers reached the target in 13.2 overs without losing a single wicket, completing a dominant ten-wicket victory.
Historic First for the Tournament
The win carries double significance for Nagaon Rangers — it is both their first victory of the APL 2026 season and the first ten-wicket win recorded in this edition of the Assam Premier League. The margin of victory underlines the gulf in batting depth between the two sides on the day.
Brief Scores
Charaideo Sunrisers: 139/9 in 20 overs (Hrishikesh Tamuli 40, Himanshu Saraswat 26*; Bhargav Dutta 3/18, Rahul Singh 2/16, Sunil Lachit 2/23) lost to Nagaon Rangers: 140/0 in 13.2 overs (Soumyadeep Das 70*, Sumit Kashyap 66*) by 10 wickets.
Nagaon Rangers will look to build on this momentum as the APL 2026 group stage continues.
Point of View
And in the context of APL 2026 it signals something important: Nagaon Rangers have batting firepower that, when it fires, is simply too much for most attacks. The concern for Rangers going into this tournament had been inconsistency — this result does not erase that, but it raises the question of whether Soumyadeep and Sumit can replicate this form under pressure. For Charaideo Sunrisers, the collapse to 32/2 inside the powerplay exposed a fragile top order that Hrishikesh Tamuli alone cannot paper over. If they cannot fix that structural weakness, deeper trouble awaits in the group stage.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won APL 2026 Match 18 between Nagaon Rangers and Charaideo Sunrisers?
Nagaon Rangers won Match 18 of the Assam Premier League 2026 by 10 wickets at ACA Stadium, Guwahati on 9 August 2026. It was their first win of the tournament and the first ten-wicket result of this APL edition.
What did Soumyadeep Das score in APL 2026 Match 18?
Soumyadeep Das scored an unbeaten 70 off 36 balls, hitting five fours and six sixes, as he and Sumit Kashyap chased down 140 without loss in 13.2 overs.
How did Charaideo Sunrisers bat in APL 2026 Match 18?
Charaideo Sunrisers posted 139/9 in 20 overs. Hrishikesh Tamuli top-scored with 40 off 36 balls, while Himanshu Saraswat added a late 26 off 13 balls. The top order struggled early, falling to 32/2 inside the powerplay.
Who were the top bowlers for Nagaon Rangers against Charaideo Sunrisers?
Bhargav Dutta led the bowling attack with 3/18. Rahul Singh (2/16), Sunil Lachit (2/23), and Jitu Ali also took two wickets each to restrict Sunrisers to 139/9.
Is this the first ten-wicket win in APL 2026?
Yes, Nagaon Rangers' victory over Charaideo Sunrisers is the first ten-wicket win recorded in the Assam Premier League 2026, making it a historic result for the franchise.
