APL 2026: Pathak's unbeaten 64 steers Dibrugarh Warriors to 8-wicket win
Synopsis
Diwiz Pathak's unbeaten 64 and an 84-run partnership with Rituraj Biswas made the 111-run chase look routine, but it was Sidhartha Sankar Baruah's 3/15 that set the game up — Rangers' last five wickets tumbled for just 19 runs, handing Dibrugarh Warriors their fifth APL 2026 win in a match that was effectively over by the 14th over.
Key Takeaways
Dibrugarh Warriors beat Nagaon Rangers by 8 wickets in APL 2026 Match 23 at ACA Stadium, Guwahati on 12 August 2026 .
Diwiz Pathak remained unbeaten on 64 off 58 balls (9 fours), anchoring the chase throughout.
Rituraj Biswas contributed 33 off 34 balls ; the pair added 84 runs for the second wicket.
Sidhartha Sankar Baruah took 3/15 to restrict Rangers to 110 all out in 20 overs.
Rangers collapsed, losing their last five wickets for just 19 runs ; only three batters reached double figures.
The win is Dibrugarh Warriors' fifth victory of the tournament.
Diwiz Pathak's unbeaten 64 off 58 balls anchored Dibrugarh Warriors to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Nagaon Rangers in Match 23 of the Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati, on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. Chasing 111, Warriors sealed the chase in just 17.3 overs, registering their fifth win of the tournament.
Warriors' Chase: Pathak and Biswas Take Control
Warriors suffered an early blow when opener Jay Borah was trapped lbw by Sunil Lachit inside the first over. However, Pathak and Rituraj Biswas quickly steadied the innings, constructing an 84-run second-wicket partnership that effectively ended the contest as a contest.
Pathak, who batted through to the finish, struck nine fours in his composed 64*, while Biswas contributed a brisk 33 off 34 balls before being run out in the 14th over. The pair's combination of clever strike rotation and regular boundaries kept the required rate well in check throughout.
Rangers Restricted to 110 Despite Ali's Fight
Opting to field, Warriors made an immediate impact when Ranjan Bikash Das dismissed Sumit Kashyap on the third ball of the match with Rangers yet to score. Jitu Ali then led a measured resistance, striking six fours in a hard-fought 42 off 35 balls, while skipper Anurag Talukdar chipped in with 26 off 30 balls.
However, the Rangers innings collapsed sharply in the closing overs. The side lost their last five wickets for just 19 runs, with only three batters reaching double figures across the innings. Sidhartha Sankar Baruah was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 3/15. Ranjan Bikash Das, Doikho Das, Jitumoni Kalita, and Roshan Alam each claimed one wicket.
Key Performances at a Glance
Baruah's miserly spell was the foundation of Warriors' bowling effort — conceding just 15 runs across his overs while taking three wickets put Rangers under pressure from which they never fully recovered. On the batting side, Pathak's unbeaten knock was the tournament-quality anchor innings that the chase demanded.
Tournament Standing
The result moves Dibrugarh Warriors to five wins in the APL 2026, reinforcing their position as one of the stronger sides in the competition. Nagaon Rangers, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly, particularly addressing the middle-order fragility that cost them crucial runs in the back half of their innings.
Brief Scores: Nagaon Rangers 110/10 in 20 overs (Jitu Ali 42, Anurag Talukdar 26; Sidhartha Sankar Baruah 3/15, Roshan Alam 1/16) lost to Dibrugarh Warriors 114/2 in 17.3 overs (Diwiz Pathak 64*, Rituraj Biswas 33; Sunil Lachit 1/17) by 8 wickets.
Point of View
Not the batting one. Baruah's 3/15 exposed a Rangers middle order that had no answer once Ali and Talukdar departed — losing five wickets for 19 runs is a structural problem, not a one-off. For Warriors, Pathak is emerging as the tournament's most reliable chase architect, but the real question heading into the knockout rounds is whether their top order can absorb early shocks without relying on a single batter to carry the innings from ball one.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won APL 2026 Match 23 between Dibrugarh Warriors and Nagaon Rangers?
Dibrugarh Warriors won Match 23 of the APL 2026 by 8 wickets at ACA Stadium, Guwahati on 12 August 2026. They chased down 111 in 17.3 overs, with Diwiz Pathak's unbeaten 64 guiding them home.
How did Diwiz Pathak perform in APL 2026 Match 23?
Diwiz Pathak scored an unbeaten 64 off 58 balls, hitting nine fours, and remained not out until Warriors completed the chase. He added 84 runs for the second wicket alongside Rituraj Biswas.
What were Sidhartha Sankar Baruah's bowling figures in the match?
Sidhartha Sankar Baruah was the pick of the Warriors bowlers, finishing with impressive figures of 3/15 as Nagaon Rangers were bowled out for 110 in 20 overs.
How many wins do Dibrugarh Warriors have in APL 2026?
The victory over Nagaon Rangers was Dibrugarh Warriors' fifth win of the APL 2026 tournament, consolidating their standing in the competition.
Why did Nagaon Rangers lose despite Jitu Ali's 42?
Nagaon Rangers' innings fell apart in the closing overs despite Jitu Ali's 42 and Anurag Talukdar's 26. The side lost their last five wickets for just 19 runs, with only three batters reaching double figures, leaving them short at 110 all out.
