Odisha CA defeat J&K by 118 runs

Srinagar, Aug 28: The Odisha Cricket Association (CA) defeated the JKCA’s Jammu and Kashmir cricket team by 118 runs in the Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament after the latter suffered a dramatic batting collapse in the second innings on Thursday.

Chasing a target of 225, J&K were bowled out for 106 in 34.5 overs. Musaif Aijaz top-scored with 47, but no other batter managed to resist as the Odisha bowlers, led by Syed Tuffel Ahammed (4/33) and Rajesh Mohanty (2/24), tightened their grip.

Earlier, Odisha posted 314 in the first innings, powered by Rajesh Dhupar’s 104, while J&K replied with 330, taking a slender 16-run lead through Paras Dogra’s 141 and Abid Mushtaq’s 71. In the second innings, Govind Poddar (72) and Subhranshu Senapati (55) guided Odisha to 240, setting a challenging target.

The match turned when J&K lost eight wickets at quick intervals in their second innings, handing Odisha a comeback win despite the first-innings deficit.

The match turned when J&K lost eight wickets in quick succession during their second innings, allowing Odisha to script a comeback win despite trailing in the first innings.

Notably, J&K had secured a first-innings lead, but their batters faltered under pressure, unable to counter Odisha’s disciplined bowling attack. Meanwhile, J&K’s young spinner Vanshaj Sharma continued his fine form, finishing the match with seven wickets.