Patna: Odisha secured a dominant victory against Bihar in a Women’s Under-19 One Day Trophy match held at the Alur Cricket Stadium-II in Bengaluru. Bihar batted first and was bowled out for 83 runs in 38.2 overs. Odisha comfortably chased down the target, reaching 84 runs in 23.2 overs with eight wickets to spare.
Bihar struggled throughout their innings, with Odisha’s bowlers putting on an exceptional performance. Akshara Gupta and Khushi Gupta were the top scorers for Bihar, contributing 19 runs each, while the rest of the batting lineup faltered. Odisha’s Priyadarshini was the standout bowler, taking three crucial wickets to dismantle Bihar’s batting order.
In reply, Odisha displayed disciplined batting. Archana Raut played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 30 runs off 31 balls, while Muduli anchored the innings with a steady 31 not out off 68 balls. Bijaya contributed a valuable 12 not out from 37 balls, ensuring a smooth chase for Odisha.
This victory has bolstered Odisha’s position in the tournament, highlighting their effective bowling and composed batting. Meanwhile, Bihar will need to address their batting vulnerabilities and refine their strategies as they prepare for upcoming matches. Odisha’s all-round performance proved decisive in this encounter.
