Nagpur: Odisha batters promised much but ultimately collapsed in a heap to suffer their third defeat in four matches in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season.

Chasing a stiff 345-run target to topple defending Ranji and Irani Cup champions Vidarbha in their den, Odisha openers Swastik Samal (65) and Gourav Choudhury (47) stitched a 100-run partnership after starting the final day on 44 for no wicket. However, morning didn’t show the day, and Odisha crumbled to 244 all out, thereby handing Vidarbha a 100-run victory. ADVERTISEMENT

Left-arm spinner Parth Rekhade was the wrecker in chief, dismissing three of the top four in Odisha’s lineup – Swastik, Gourav and skipper Subhranshu Senapati (28). Rekhade went on to complete his maiden five-wicket haul (5/80) in first-class cricket, and was well su

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