Argus News - Ranji Trophy: Odisha Suffer Third Defeat, Loose To Defending Champions Vidarbha

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11: Odisha faced its third consecutive defeat in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025–26 season, falling short by 100 runs against defending champions Vidarbha.

Despite a promising start, Odisha failed to chase down the target, succumbing under pressure in the final innings. Vidarbha, playing without several of their star players, showcased depth and resilience to secure the win.

The match unfolded as follows:

- Vidarbha First Innings: 286

- Odisha First Innings: 160

- Vidarbha Second Innings: 218/2 (declared)

- Odisha Second Innings: 245

Odisha’s batting lineup showed glimpses of resistance in the second innings but could not bridge the gap created by the first-innings deficit. Vidarbha’s disciplined bowling and strategic declaration ensured they maintained control throughout the match.

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Odisha will next face Nagaland in their next fixture at the KIIT Stadium in Bhubaneswar, hoping to bounce back and register their first win of the season.