Gourav Choudhury's Stellar 137 Sets the Stage for Odisha in Ranji Trophy Clash

In an exciting Ranji Trophy match, Gourav Choudhury's outstanding 137 runs propelled Odisha to a total of 324 against Gujarat. Alongside Sandeep Pattnaik's solid 69, they set a challenging target. Gujarat's response featured impressive innings from Aarya Desai and Vedant Trivedi, both scoring 94 runs. As the match progresses, Odisha aims to secure their lead while Gujarat looks to build on their strong start. Read on for more details about this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 12, 2026, 21:37 IST

Odisha's Strong Start Against Gujarat in Ranji Trophy

Ahmedabad: In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground 'B', Gourav Choudhury delivered an impressive performance, scoring 137 runs, while Sandeep Pattnaik added a solid 69, leading Odisha to a total of 324 all out in their first innings against Gujarat during their Ranji Trophy Group C match on Monday.

Choudhury's innings spanned 298 balls, featuring 12 boundaries and two sixes, as he played a crucial role in stabilizing the Odisha innings after they resumed the second day at 272 for three. Pattnaik supported him well, accumulating 69 runs off 148 balls with 12 hits to the boundary before Odisha was dismissed in 113 overs. For Gujarat, Arzan Nagwaswalla emerged as the standout bowler, taking three wickets for 65 runs, while Siddharth Desai secured two wickets for 54 runs.

In response, Gujarat showcased a robust opening partnership, with Aarya Desai and Vedant Trivedi both scoring 94 runs, propelling their team to 205 for two at stumps after 55 overs. Desai's innings included 11 fours and three sixes off 107 balls, while Trivedi remained not out after facing 160 balls, hitting 11 fours and a six. Odisha managed to claim one wicket each from Badal Biswal and Rajesh Mohanty, but Gujarat's strong recovery left them trailing by 119 runs with eight wickets still in hand. As the third day approaches, Odisha will aim to make early breakthroughs to safeguard their first-innings lead, while Gujarat will look to capitalize on the solid foundation laid by their openers.