Odisha endured yet another humiliating defeat in the Ranji Trophy, losing to Vidarbha by 100 runs in Nagpur.
This marks their third loss in four matches of the ongoing season, raising serious questions about the team’s performance and coaching strategy.
Vidarbha posted 286 runs in the first innings and followed it up with 218/2 declared in the second. Odisha, in reply, managed only 160 in the first innings and 244 in the second, falling short by a significant margin. The batting unit failed to build partnerships, while the bowling attack struggled to contain Vidarbha’s batsmen.
With this defeat, Odisha now sits seventh in Elite Group A with just one point. The team’s repeated failures have sparked criticism, particularly regarding the role and responsibility of the head coach. Fans and cricket analysts argue that the lack of consistency and poor tactical decisions have contributed to Odisha’s disappointing campaign.
This latest setback underscores the urgent need for introspection within the Odisha camp. Unless the team addresses its batting collapses and bowling inefficiencies, the road ahead in the Ranji Trophy looks increasingly bleak.
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