Nagpur: Vidarbha set Odisha a challenging target of 345 in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash at VCA Stadium in Jamtha here.

Eyeing their first victory of the season, Odisha began their chase on an encouraging note to reach 44 without loss at stumps on Monday. Openers Swastik Samal (batting 25) and Gourav Choudhary (batting 17) showed good intent to give their fans hope of a stunning upset against the defending Ranji winners and Irani Cup champions Vidarbha. ADVERTISEMENT

With a day’s play left in the game, Odisha require 301 more runs, while Vidarbha need 10 wickets.

On a fast-moving day, when 300 runs were scored, Odisha were bowled out in their first innings for 160 after resuming this morning on 122/6. Allrounder Sambit Baral scored 27 of the 38 runs added by Odisha on Day 3.

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