Thrilling Encounters at the OCA Club League 2026: Highlights and Key Performers

The OCA Club League 2026 in Bhubaneswar delivered thrilling cricket action with four matches showcasing remarkable performances. Union Sporting Club, led by Shivam Chaudhary's century, secured a narrow victory, while Jagatpur Athletic Association and Biswa Bharati Cricket Club also celebrated wins. Key players like Vageesh Sharma and Ankit Yadav shone brightly, contributing significantly to their teams' successes. The excitement continued with SB Sports Club's nail-biting win, highlighting the competitive spirit of the league. Read on for detailed match summaries and standout performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 17, 2026, 11:00 IST

Exciting Matches Unfold in Bhubaneswar

The OCA Club League 2026 in Bhubaneswar showcased four thrilling matches, characterized by exceptional batting performances, precise bowling, and intense finishes across various venues.

At Barabati Stadium, Union Sporting Club, after winning the toss, set a formidable target of 270 runs in 49.4 overs. Shivam Chaudhary was the star of the innings, scoring an impressive 123 runs off 120 deliveries.

For LIC Sports Club, bowlers Malay K Jena and Soubhagya Rout each took three wickets.

In response, LIC Sports Club put up a valiant effort, with Santosh K Yadav scoring 67 runs off 83 balls. However, Union's Omkar Mohanty excelled with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs, limiting LIC to 248/9.

Union Sporting Club emerged victorious by 22 runs, with Shivam Chaudhary earning the Player of the Match title.

Notable guests at the event included Santosh Kumar Jena and Ashok Kumar Das. Over at Ravenshaw-I Ground, Sunrise Club managed to score 252 runs for 8 wickets in their 50 overs, with Karan Mohapatra contributing 41 runs.

Sobhandeb Behera shone with the ball for Jagatpur Athletic Association, taking 3 wickets for 44 runs. Chasing a target of 253, Jagatpur comfortably reached their goal in 45.2 overs.

Vageesh Sharma's explosive innings of 73 runs off just 43 balls, along with Sujit K Lenka's unbeaten 53, led the team to a four-wicket victory, earning Vageesh the Player of the Match award.

Meanwhile, at DRIEMS Ground, Sunshine Club scored 229 runs, with MD Sohail Khan making a significant contribution of 85 runs.

Sai Subrat Jena took 2 wickets for 31 runs for Biswa Bharati Cricket Club. During their chase, Hemanta Nayak (48) and Ankit Yadav (47) played crucial roles, helping Biswa Bharati achieve 230 runs for 6 wickets in 40.5 overs, winning by four wickets.

Ankit Yadav was recognized as the Player of the Match. At Sunshine Cricket Ground, SB Sports Club set a target of 231 runs, thanks to Prabin K Luha's remarkable 120 runs off 94 balls, while Kamal K Sharma excelled with the ball for Rovers Athletic Club, taking 6 wickets for 38 runs.

Despite a quick 71 runs off 36 balls from Mohammad Anas, Rovers were bowled out for 227 runs. SB Sports Club clinched a nail-biting victory by just four runs, with Prabin K Luha being named Player of the Match.