In Brief:
- Championship Victory: Barpeta Braves chased down a target of 166 in 18.5 overs to seal a five-wicket win.
- Match Highlights: Despite a fiery 53 off 20 balls from Guwahati's Rohit Sen, the Braves bowled out the Royals for 165 before Arun Sonar (34* off 20) guided the chase.
- Big Prize: The victory earned the Barpeta Braves ₹50 lakh, while runners-up Guwahati Royals took home ₹25 lakh.
The Barpeta Braves defeated the Guwahati Royals by five wickets to capture the inaugural Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 title at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara. Batting first, the Royals were bowled out for 165 in 19.4 overs, despite an explosive opening half-century from Rohit Sen (53 off 20 balls).
In response, Barpeta's top and middle order maintained control over the run rate, reaching 166/5 in 18.5 overs behind key contributions from Hrishikesh Das (35) and an unbeaten 34 from Arun Sonar. The title win capped off a successful tournament campaign, earning the Braves the championship trophy and a ₹50 lakh cash prize.
