APL 2026: Rohit Sen, Nibir Deka fire Guwahati Royals to 5-wicket win, table toppers
Synopsis
Guwahati Royals stormed to the top of the APL 2026 table with a composed five-wicket chase against Dibrugarh Warriors — recovering from 19 for 3 to seal the win in 16.1 overs. Rohit Sen's 46 off 29 and Nibir Deka's unbeaten 40 did the heavy lifting, while Warriors' lower-order collapse of five wickets for 30 runs ultimately cost them their unbeaten record.
Key Takeaways
Guwahati Royals beat Dibrugarh Warriors by 5 wickets in the APL 2026 at ACA Stadium, Guwahati on 10 August .
Rohit Sen struck 46 off 29 balls (7 fours) and Nibir Deka remained unbeaten on 40 off 28 balls to anchor the chase.
Dibrugarh Warriors collapsed from 91 for 5 to 121 all out , losing their last five wickets for 30 runs .
Bastab Roy , Nipan Deka , and Deepak Gohain each claimed 2 wickets for Royals with the ball.
Doikho Das took 3 for 20 for Warriors but could not prevent Royals from reaching the target in 16.1 overs .
Guwahati Royals moved to the top of the APL 2026 table with this victory, which was Warriors' first loss of the season.
Guwahati Royals scaled a target of 122 to defeat Dibrugarh Warriors by five wickets in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Monday, 10 August. The victory, sealed in just 16.1 overs, lifted Royals to the summit of the APL standings, handing Warriors their first defeat of the season.
Warriors Crumble to 121 All Out
Having won the toss and elected to field, Guwahati Royals made an immediate impact with the ball, reducing Dibrugarh Warriors to 20 for 3 inside the first five overs. Parvej Musaraf, Ronit Akhtar, and Ayush Agarwal all fell cheaply, and the departure of skipper Saahil Jain soon after left Warriors teetering at 37 for 4.
A recovery of sorts came through Jay Borah and Jitumoni Kalita, who forged a 54-run fifth-wicket stand to steady the innings. Kalita struck 39 off 29 balls and Borah contributed 32 off 38, but the partnership's end triggered a dramatic collapse — Warriors lost their last five wickets for just 30 runs, folding for 121 in 19 overs. Bastab Roy (2/16), Nipan Deka (2/14), and Deepak Gohain (2/23) were the pick of the Royals bowlers, each claiming two wickets.
Royals' Early Wobble, Then Rohit Takes Charge
The chase began shakily for Guwahati Royals, who lost Sanjay Kumar Singh, skipper Rishav Das, and Bishal Sarma inside the first four overs, slipping to a precarious 19 for 3. It was at this juncture that Rohit Sen took control, anchoring a pivotal 60-run fourth-wicket partnership with Nibir Deka to resurrect the chase.
Sen played a blistering knock of 46 off 29 balls, laced with seven fours, before being dismissed by Sidhartha Sankar Baruah. His departure brought no panic, however, as Nibir Deka remained composed throughout, finishing unbeaten on 40 off 28 balls. Nipan Deka provided able support at the end, chipping in with an unbeaten 12 off 12 balls.
Doikho Das Fights, But Royals Hold Firm
Doikho Das gave Warriors hope with a disciplined spell of 3 for 20, keeping the contest alive in the middle overs. But Guwahati Royals held their nerve, crossing the line in 16.1 overs to complete a convincing five-wicket victory and claim top spot on the APL 2026 points table.
Brief Scores
Dibrugarh Warriors: 121/10 in 19 overs (Jitumoni Kalita 39, Jay Borah 32; Bastab Roy 2/16, Nipan Deka 2/14, Deepak Gohain 2/23).
Guwahati Royals: 122/5 in 16.1 overs (Rohit Sen 46, Nibir Deka 40*; Doikho Das 3/20, Sidhartha Sankar Baruah 1/12).
Result: Guwahati Royals beat Dibrugarh Warriors by 5 wickets. With all eyes now on the rest of the APL 2026 group stage, Royals will look to consolidate their table-topping position in their next fixture.
Point of View
And Royals recovering from 19 for 3 through a disciplined 60-run stand. That Guwahati could lose three top-order wickets inside four overs and still win with nearly four overs to spare speaks to genuine batting depth. The APL 2026 is still in its early stages, but Royals have already signalled they are the team to beat — and Warriors, despite their first loss, showed enough in the Kalita-Borah stand to suggest they will be competitive throughout.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the APL 2026 match between Guwahati Royals and Dibrugarh Warriors?
Guwahati Royals won the match, chasing down 122 to beat Dibrugarh Warriors by 5 wickets at ACA Stadium, Guwahati on 10 August 2026. The win moved Royals to the top of the APL 2026 points table.
What were Rohit Sen's and Nibir Deka's scores in the match?
Rohit Sen scored 46 off 29 balls, hitting seven fours, before being dismissed by Sidhartha Sankar Baruah. Nibir Deka remained unbeaten on 40 off 28 balls, anchoring the chase to its conclusion.
How did Dibrugarh Warriors get bowled out for 121?
Warriors were reduced to 20 for 3 early on, steadied briefly through a 54-run stand between Jay Borah (32) and Jitumoni Kalita (39), then lost their last five wickets for just 30 runs. Bastab Roy, Nipan Deka, and Deepak Gohain each took two wickets for Guwahati Royals.
Was this Dibrugarh Warriors' first loss in APL 2026?
Yes, this was Dibrugarh Warriors' first defeat of the APL 2026 season. The loss also handed Guwahati Royals the top position on the points table.
Where was the APL 2026 match played?
The match was played at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday, 10 August 2026.
