Barak Legends vs Guwahati Royals, APL, Today Match Prediction

BLS vs GRS Match Prediction & Analysis

We have had a good start in the first round of games in the Assam Premier League 2026, with close finishes. The Barak Legends will face a tough challenge as they meet the Guwahati Royals in the 7th game. The Barak Legends defeated Nagaon Rangers in their last game, while the Guwahati Royals also come with a win against the Jorhat Stallions. 

It was a close game for both teams, and they struggled. The Guwahati Royals, despite their strong batting lineup, nearly threw the game away. They need a more composed performance from their players to win. The Barak Legends are over-dependent on their openers, and it will be interesting to see if they can overcome this weakness. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

BLS

W

BLS

162/8 in 20.0 8.1

APL

Barak Legends beat Nagaon Rangers by 1 runs (D/L) method 02 Aug 2026

NRS

142/5 in 17.0 8.35

GRS

W

GRS

122/9 in 19.0 6.42

APL

Guwahati Royals beat Jorhat Stallions by 1 wickets 02 Aug 2026

JSS

118/10 in 18.5 6.27

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Barak Legends Preview

Sibsankar Roy and his team have made a good start to their campaign. In a nail-biting contest against the Nagaon Rangers, the team won by 1 run under the DLS method. It was a strong show from the openers and the bowling attack that helped the team to victory. However, Roy expects a better show from his middle and lower middle order after their poor show in the last game. 

Bishal Saha and Aman Singh set up a 124-run stand in the last game, and the team expects a similar start from the pair. The middle order collapsed like a pack of cards in the last game. Sibsankar Roy must lead from the front and add runs with Shraban Khound and Dipankar Paul. Abdul Ajij Kuraishi and Saurav Dey must do the heavy lifting in the lower middle order for the team to win. 

Abdul Ajij Kuraishi bowled a tight spell in the last game, and he must strike early with Mohit Kumar to put the team in a strong position. Harsh Kumar and Rabi Chetri leaked runs in the last game, and the team needs better performances from them. Bhargab Lahkar and Saurav Dey must do well as support bowlers, as Guwahati Royals have a very strong batting lineup. 

Interesting Stats

1. Aman Singh made 68 runs in the last game at a strike rate of 147.83 
2. Abdul Ajij Kuraishi bowled at an economy of 6.00 in the last game

Barak Legends Predicted Playing XI:

Sibsankar Roy (c), Bishal Saha, Aman Singh (wk), Shraban Khound, Dipankar Paul, Abdul Ajij Kuraishi, Saurav Dey, Bhargab Lahkar, Harsh Kumar, Mohit Thakur, Rabi Chetri

Barak Legends Actual Playing XI:

Harsh Kumar, Shraban Kumar Khound, Bishal Saha, Dipankar Paul , Aman Singh, Sibsankar Roy, Saurav Dey, Rabi Chetri, Bhargab Lahakar, Abdul Ajij Kuraishi, Mohit Thakur

Guwahati Royals Preview

Rishav Das's team is one of the favorites this season, and they have started their campaign with a victory. The side defeated the Jorhat Stallions by 1 wicket in a low-scoring game where the batters held their nerves. Das expects a better show from his batters in this game to move up on the points table. 

Rohit Sen batted well in the last game, scoring a quickfire knock of 34 runs, and must deliver a steady start with Bishal Sharma. The middle order looked rusty, and the team needs runs from Rishav Das, Nibir Deka, and Nipan Deka. Gunjanjyoti Deka and Mohammad Mudassir must do well in the lower middle order. 

On the bowling front, Mrinmoy Dutta and Bastab Roy impressed with the new ball and the team expects early strikes from them. Deepak Gohain will be confident after his 3-wicket haul in the last game and must do well in the middle overs with Raj Agarwal. The team expects tight spells from Nipan Deka and Mohammad Mudassir in the supporting role. 

Interesting Stats

1. Rohit Sen made 34 runs in the last game at a strike rate of 178.95
2. Deepak Gohain picked up 3 wickets in the last game at an economy of 4.00

Guwahati Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Rishav Das (c), Rohit Sen (wk), Bishal Sharma, Nibir Deka, Nipan Deka, Gunjanjyoti Deka, Mohammad Mudassir, Raj Agarwal, Mrinmoy Dutta, Bastab Roy, Deepak Gohain

Guwahati Royals Actual Playing XI:

Rohit Sen, Rishav Das, Nipan Deka, Deepak Gohain, Raj Agarwal, Nibir Deka, Mrinmoy Dutta, Gunjan Deka, Bishal Sharma, Mohammad Mudassir, Bastab Roy

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect cloudy conditions in Guwahati, with a chance of rain. The temperature will be around 29°C at the start of the game, and we expect the humidity to be around 89%. The batting surface will be a bit more challenging than we have seen in the past.

BLS vs GRS Pitch Report

Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is large and not the easiest venue for scoring big. Fast bowlers get assistance from the surface early in the game. Batsmen who build their innings have done well. Spinners, who turn the ball sharply, have done well at this venue. The average first-innings score is 152 runs, and the team batting first would like to have 190 on the board. 

Toss: To Bowl

The conditions are challenging for the batsmen in the first 10 overs, but ease in the second half. The side chasing the score has won four out of six games at this venue. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first on this track.