Odisha and Jharkhand Share Spoils in Thrilling Ranji Trophy Encounter

In a captivating Ranji Trophy match, Odisha and Jharkhand concluded their encounter in a draw, each team earning a point. Odisha's innings ended at 280 for seven in response to Jharkhand's 433 for eight declared. Swastik Samal was the top scorer for Odisha with 80 runs, while Aditya Singh's century for Jharkhand earned him the Player of the Match award. The match showcased impressive performances from both sides, leaving fans eager for the next round of action.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 6, 2026, 10:04 IST

Match Summary

Bhubaneswar: In a gripping Ranji Trophy Group C match, Odisha and Jharkhand ended in a stalemate, each team earning a point. The final day saw Odisha finish their innings at 280 for seven, chasing Jharkhand's formidable total of 433 for eight declared at the KIIT Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Starting the day at 23 without loss, Odisha managed to add 257 runs but could not complete their innings before the match concluded.

Swastik Samal was the standout performer for Odisha, scoring 80 runs off 127 balls, including 11 boundaries and a six. Anil Parida supported with a solid 57 from 151 balls, while wicketkeeper Rajesh Dhuper remained not out at 39 as Odisha concluded their innings in 88 overs. Gaurav Choudhury was also at the crease with six runs.

On the bowling front for Jharkhand, both Manishi and Pratyush Kumar took three wickets each. Earlier, Odisha's Lalit Yadav and Rajesh Mohanty claimed two wickets each. Aditya Singh was awarded Player of the Match for his impressive 104 runs off 298 balls in Jharkhand's first innings, while Robin Minz also contributed significantly with an unbeaten century of 100 runs.

Brief score: Jharkhand 433/8 declared; Odisha 280/7 in 88 overs (Swastik Samal 80, Anil Parida 57, Rajesh Dhuper 39 not out). Match drawn. Points: Odisha 1, Jharkhand 1.