Odisha secured its first Ranji Trophy victory of the season by defeating Nagaland by 299 runs in a commanding performance.
Odisha dominated the match and claimed a decisive win over Nagaland. In the second innings, Nagaland collapsed for 165 runs, handing Odisha a comfortable margin of victory. The bowlers delivered a strong performance, with Govinda Poddar taking five wickets and Badal Biswal adding three wickets to seal the result.
Batting also shone for Odisha. Swastik Samal scored a century that anchored the team’s innings and earned him the Player of the Match award. His knock provided the stability and momentum Odisha needed to outclass Nagaland.
The team’s combined effort reflected a balance between batting and bowling. Odisha’s bowlers dismantled Nagaland’s batting lineup, while

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