APL 2026: Sibsankar Roy's unbeaten 55 steers Barak Legends past Tezpur Titans
Synopsis
Barak Legends pulled off a clinical six-wicket win in APL 2026 Match 39, recovering from 8 for 3 to overhaul 120 with three overs to spare. The real story was a 96-run rescue act by skipper Sibsankar Roy and Yasir Ali after Abdul Ajij Kuraishi had already dismantled Tezpur Titans with a three-wicket burst.
Key Takeaways
Barak Legends beat Tezpur Titans by 6 wickets in APL 2026 Match 39 at ACA Stadium, Guwahati on 20 August .
Skipper Sibsankar Roy top-scored with an unbeaten 55 off 39 balls , hitting six fours.
Yasir Ali contributed a composed 43 off 48 balls before being stumped; the pair added 96 runs for the fourth wicket.
Abdul Ajij Kuraishi was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3 for 18 , triggering a Titans collapse of 5 wickets for 8 runs .
Tezpur Titans were bowled out for 119 in 19.1 overs ; Legends chased it down in 17 overs .
Barak Legends cruised to a six-wicket victory over Tezpur Titans in Match 39 of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Thursday, 20 August. Skipper Sibsankar Roy's composed, unbeaten 55 off 39 balls anchored the chase as Legends overhauled a target of 120 with three overs to spare.
Tezpur Titans' Batting Collapse
Batting first, Tezpur Titans were rocked early, losing openers Dibash Hazarika and Wasim Akram Haque inside the powerplay. Hazarika contributed a brisk 21 off 18 balls before falling in the fifth over. Nihar Deka (19) and Roshan Topno (23) steadied the innings temporarily with a useful partnership, but the middle order could not build on that platform.
Top-scorer Danish Ahmed compiled a patient 31 off 28 balls, yet found little support from the lower order. The innings unravelled dramatically as Titans lost five wickets for just eight runs, with Abdul Ajij Kuraishi running through the lineup to dismiss Ahmed, Abhinav Choudhury, and Titans skipper Ayushman Malakar in quick succession. Run-outs of Dharani Rabha and Prachurya Kakati — both for ducks — compounded the collapse. Sidhartha Sarmah remained unbeaten on 6 as Titans were bowled out for 119 in 19.1 overs.
Kuraishi's Decisive Spell
Abdul Ajij Kuraishi was the standout bowler for Legends, returning figures of 3 for 18 to dismantle the Titans' middle and lower order. Jacky Ali (1/13) and Shekhar Jyoti Barman (1/14) provided strong support, ensuring Tezpur never threatened a competitive total.
Roy and Ali's Match-Winning Stand
Legends' reply began in chaos — three wickets tumbled for just eight runs inside the first two overs. Ayushman Malakar struck twice, removing Bishal Saha and Subham Mandal, while Wasim accounted for Shraban Kumar Khound, leaving Legends in early trouble at 8 for 3.
Skipper Roy and Yasir Ali then combined for a match-defining 96-run fourth-wicket partnership that tilted the game decisively. Roy struck six fours in his unbeaten 55 off 39 balls, while Ali made a composed 43 off 48 deliveries before being stumped by Roshan Topno off Abhinav Choudhury. Abhishek Deb finished the chase alongside Roy, contributing an unbeaten 10 off 7 balls as Legends crossed the line in 17 overs.
Brief Scores
Tezpur Titans 119 all out in 19.1 overs (Danish Ahmed 31, Roshan Topno 23; Abdul Ajij Kuraishi 3/18, Shekhar Jyoti Barman 1/14, Jacky Ali 1/13) lost to Barak Legends 120/4 in 17 overs (Sibsankar Roy 55*, Yasir Ali 43; Ayushman Malakar 2/29, Abhinav Choudhury 1/8) by 6 wickets.
With this result, Barak Legends continue to build momentum in the APL 2026, and their next outing will be closely watched as the tournament heads into its latter stages.
Point of View
And a captain's innings that steadied nerves after a chaotic top-order collapse. Kuraishi's 3 for 18 was the kind of controlled aggression that wins T20 matches in the powerplay phase, but the more telling story is Roy's temperament: chasing 120 at 8 for 3 demands composure, not just strokeplay. For Tezpur Titans, conceding a 96-run stand after reducing opponents to 8 for 3 will be a painful lesson in finishing off a chase — and a warning sign as the APL 2026 enters its critical phase.
NationPress
20 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won APL 2026 Match 39 between Barak Legends and Tezpur Titans?
Barak Legends won Match 39 of the Assam Premier League 2026 by six wickets at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on 20 August. They chased down a target of 120 with three overs to spare.
How did Sibsankar Roy perform in the APL 2026 match?
Sibsankar Roy scored an unbeaten 55 off 39 balls, hitting six fours, to anchor Barak Legends' chase. He added a crucial 96-run fourth-wicket partnership with Yasir Ali after Legends had slipped to 8 for 3.
What were Abdul Ajij Kuraishi's bowling figures in APL 2026 Match 39?
Abdul Ajij Kuraishi took 3 wickets for 18 runs, proving the decisive bowler for Barak Legends. He dismissed Danish Ahmed, Abhinav Choudhury, and skipper Ayushman Malakar during a dramatic Titans collapse of five wickets for eight runs.
How many runs did Tezpur Titans score in APL 2026 Match 39?
Tezpur Titans were bowled out for 119 in 19.1 overs. Danish Ahmed top-scored with 31 off 28 balls, but the middle and lower order crumbled against Kuraishi and the Legends attack.
Where was APL 2026 Match 39 played?
Match 39 of the Assam Premier League 2026 was played at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday, 20 August.
