CK Nayudu Trophy: Vidarbha tighten grip over Odisha, lead by 221 runs at stumps on Day 2

Cuttack: Vidarbha strengthened their position against Odisha on the second day of the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy (U23) multi-day match at the MGM School of Sports, here, finishing with a commanding 221-run lead at stumps on Monday.

Resuming play, Vidarbha were bowled out for 166 in their first innings, with Gaurav Farde (30) and Sanskar Chavate (22) contributing useful runs. For Odisha, Saideep Mohapatra impressed with figures of 3 for 14, while Vimal Kumar took 3 for 57.

Odisha, in reply, struggled to build partnerships and were dismissed for just 128 in 49.1 overs. Aashirwad Swain (39 not out) and Soumya R. Lenka (34) offered resistance, but consistent strikes from Vidarbha bowlers kept the hosts under pressure. Gaurav Farde led the attack brilliantly, claiming 4 wickets for 35 runs, while Jagjot chipped in with 2 for 31.

Batting again, Vidarbha ended the day at 183 for 4 in 58 overs in their second innings. Abhishek S. Agrawal anchored the innings with a patient unbeaten 77, supported by Jagjot’s solid 54. Among Odisha’s bowlers, Soumya R. Lenka (1/13) and Ashutosh Chhuria (1/27) managed to make breakthroughs but couldn’t stop Vidarbha’s steady progress.

At stumps on Day 2, Vidarbha had taken a firm grip on the contest, leading by 221 runs with six wickets still in hand.