03/08/2026
*Deepak Gohain stars with the ball as Guwahati Royals clinch thrilling one-wicket win over Jorhat Stallions*
Guwahati, August 02 (NewsLyte): Guwahati Royals held their nerve to pull off a thrilling one-wicket victory over Jorhat Stallions in Match 4 of the inaugural Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.
Chasing a target of 119, the Royals overcame a dramatic late collapse to finish on 122/9 in 19 overs, with Mudassir Khan ensuring the side crossed the finish line after the contest had swung several times. Earlier, a disciplined bowling performance led by Deepak Gohain helped restrict the Stallions to 118 in 18.5 overs.
Asked to bat first, Jorhat Stallions suffered an early setback as Erik Roy was trapped lbw by Bastab Roy off the very first delivery of the innings before skipper Swarupam Purkayastha departed for just one. Rajveer Singh then launched a counterattack, striking an entertaining 34 off 24 deliveries, including three boundaries and two sixes, while Dyutimoy Nath added a steady 16 to keep the innings afloat. However, regular wickets prevented the Stallions from stitching together a substantial partnership.
Guwahati Royals maintained pressure throughout the innings with their bowlers sharing the workload effectively. Deepak was the standout performer with figures of 3/16 from his four overs, while Mrinmoy Dutta claimed 2/24 and Mudassir finished with 2/23.
In reply, wicketkeeper-batter Rohit Sen provided Guwahati Royals with an ideal start, smashing 34 off just 19 deliveries with two fours and three sixes. Bishal Sarma contributed 17, while captain Rishav Das added 18 before Nibir Deka anchored the chase with a composed 24 off 27 balls. At 90/3 after 12.4 overs, the Royals appeared firmly in command of the contest.
Jorhat Stallions, however, fought back admirably through their bowlers. Abhilash Gogoi produced an excellent spell of 3/20, removing Rohit Sen, Rishav Das and Nipan Deka, while Bishal Newar chipped in with 2/15 to trigger a collapse.
Rajjak Uddin Ahmed and Rajdeep Handique also struck as Guwahati slipped to 118/9 with the target still within reach. Mudassir held his composure with an unbeaten 8, while Deepak Gohain remained unbeaten at the other end as the Royals completed a dramatic one-wicket win with an over to spare.
*Brief Scores:*
*Guwahati Royals beat Jorhat Stallions by one wicket*
Jorhat Stallions: 118 in 18.5 overs (Rajveer Singh 34, Dyutimoy Nath 16; Deepak Gohain 3/16, Mrinmoy Dutta 2/24, Mudassir Khan 2/23)
Guwahati Royals: 122/9 in 19 overs (Rohit Sen 34, Nibir Deka 24, Rishav Das 18; Abhilash Gogoi 3/20, Bishal Newar 2/15)
