Chasing a modest target of 91, the Warriors recovered from early setbacks before holding their composure in the closing stages to reach 91\/7 in 18.5 overs. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, a disciplined bowling display had restricted Barpeta Braves to 90 all out in 19.1 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Barpeta Braves found themselves in trouble right from the outset as the Warriors\u2019 bowlers maintained relentless pressure. Opener Kabir Hassan top-scored with 29 off 30 balls, while Rajesh Prasad remained unbeaten on 17. Gaurav Thakuria chipped in with 10, but no other batter managed to make a significant impact as wickets fell at regular intervals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Doikho Das starred with the ball, returning outstanding figures of 3\/13 from his four overs. Roshan Alam (2\/21) and Jitumoni Kalita (2\/18) provided excellent support to bowl Barpeta out for 90.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dibrugarh's chase got off to a disastrous start as both openers, Ronit Akhtar and Parvej Musaraf, were dismissed without scoring, reducing the side to 1\/2. Diwiz Pathak then steadied the innings with a patient 32 off 41 deliveries, adding crucial partnerships with Rituraj Biswas (16) and skipper Saahil Jain, who struck a brisk 20 off just 16 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Barpeta refused to go away quietly, with Shubham Kumar producing an impressive spell of 4\/17 to keep his side in contention. Dipjyoti Saikia claimed two wickets, including the crucial dismissal of Saahil Jain in the penultimate over, but Roshan Alam (8*) and Sidhartha Sankar Baruah (1*) guided Dibrugarh home with seven balls to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier on Tuesday, Charaideo Sunrisers registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Tezpur Titans to continue their impressive start to the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brief scores:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Barpeta Braves: 90 in 19.1 overs (Kabir Hassan Desmukh 29, Rajesh Prasad 17*; Doikho Das 3\/13, Roshan Alam 2\/21, Jitumoni Kalita 2\/18)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Results: Dibrugarh Warriors beat Barpeta Braves by 3 wickets<\/p>\r\n\r\n