Vijay Hazare Trophy: Odisha script convincing win against Services

Odisha scripted a convincing victory against Services in a Group D match of Vijay Hazare Trophy at the  KSCA Cricket (3) Ground in Alur on Friday.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Odisha bowled out Services for a paltry total of 83 only in 21.5 overs.

Sambit Baral (4/21) was the wrecker-in-chief for Odisha by scalping four wickets. He was well supported by Rajesh Mohanty (3/25) and Badal Biswal (2/20). Odisha won a very important toss and exploited the condition well to put the opposition batters into trouble. They could never make a comeback after the initial loss.

Apart from Poonia (25, 18b, 2x4, 2x6), nobody could give any resistance with the bat.

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In reply, Odisha also lost quick wickets in regular intervals, However, Sandeep Pattnaik (32 n o, 69b, 4x4) stood tall with the bat from one end and ensured Odisha's victory. Govinda Poddar (11) and Rajesh Mohanty (12) stitched small and effective partnerships with Sandeep to help Odisha reach the target.

Poonam Poonia (4/27) was the highest wicket taker for Services.