Srinagar, Sep 19: Sultan Warriors Baramulla continued their impressive run in the Greenlam Laminates BIG Premier League 2026, securing their place in the semi-finals with a convincing 41-run victory over The Real Sultan Sumerbugh at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar.
The victory was Sultan Warriors Baramulla’s third consecutive win in the league stage, underlining their strong campaign in the tournament. With three wins on the trot, the team finished at the top of the points table and earned a place in the semi-finals.
Sultan Warriors Baramulla won the toss and elected to bat first. The team put up a competitive total, with their batters playing aggressively and putting pressure on the opposition bowling attack. The Real Sultan Sumerbugh then came out with the objective of chasing the target, but the Sultan Warriors bowlers kept a tight check on the scoring rate and picked up wickets at crucial stages of the innings.
The highlight of the match was an outstanding all-round performance by Asif Rasool, who was declared the Player of the Match. Rasool first played a crucial knock of 63 runs, providing his team with valuable runs and helping set up a challenging target. He then turned the game decisively with the ball, claiming a sensational hat-trick and finishing with a highly impressive bowling performance.
His hat-trick triggered a collapse in the opposition batting line-up and helped Sultan Warriors Baramulla complete a comprehensive 41-run victory. Rasool’s contribution with both bat and ball proved instrumental in the team’s third successive win.
With the league stage moving towards its final phase, Sultan Warriors Baramulla have emerged as one of the leading sides of the tournament and will now prepare for the semi-final clash.
In the second match of the day, Bhat Lions Kupwara took on Cyber X Strikers at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, as the league-stage action continued in the Greenlam Laminates BIG Premier League 2026. The match added to an exciting day of cricket, with both teams looking to put up a strong performance in the ongoing tournament.
The tournament is supported by Greenlam Laminates as Title Partner, Excise Department, J&K as Powered By Partner, J&K Forest Department, Qureshi Kabab Corner and Kanwal Spices as Co-Powered By Partners, J&K Bank as Official Banking Partner, Arsh Autos as Auto Partner, Le Delice as Food Partner, JK Sports Time as Streaming Partner, Rising Kashmir as Print Partner, The Country Side Resorts as Hospitality Partner, and Team Ideation as Event Partner.
The Greenlam Laminates BIG Premier League 2026 is being organised by 92.7 BIG FM in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, bringing together eight teams in a competitive cricketing contest for the coveted title.
The BIG FM team associated with the tournament includes Ahmer Ikhlaq, RJ Amir and Abid Yousaf, who are coordinating and supporting the tournament activities.
The league stage is being played from September 15 to 20, followed by the semi-finals on September 22 and the grand finale on September 23, where the tournament champion will be crowned.