Odisha name 18-member squad for Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Monday announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy for the 2025–26 BCCI domestic season. The announcement was made during a press meet held here on Monday.

The squad was unveiled by Sasmita Pattnaik, chairperson of the Odisha Women’s Selection Committee. Odisha will compete in the Elite A group of the tournament, which will be played in Rajkot from February 6 to 18.

All-rounder Sushree Dibyadarshini will lead the side, while Tanmayee Behera has been named vice-captain. The squad features a balanced mix of experienced campaigners and promising young players, with several all-rounders providing depth in both batting and bowling departments.

Wicketkeeping duties will be shared by Monalisha Rout and Rashmita Chinhara, while the bowling attack includes a combination of medium pacers and spinners. Nivedita John Naik has been included in the squad subject to fitness clearance.

Odisha will open their campaign against Madhya Pradesh on February 6 and will play a total of seven league matches across different venues in Rajkot.

Odisha Squad: Sushree Dibyadarshini (capt), Tanmayee Behera (VC), Anjali Singh, Indrani Chhatria, Jyoti Kumari Prasad, Madhuri Meheta, Monalisha Rout, Rameswari Naik, Rani Tudu, Rashmita Chinhara, Reemalaxmi Ekka, S.B. Lorence, Sangeeta Khadia, Sarita Meher, Silpa Swain, Subhra Nirjhrini Swain, Taranna Pradhan, Nivedita John Naik (subject to fitness)

Odisha match schedule – Elite A

Feb 6 (Friday): Madhya Pradesh vs Odisha
Sanosara Cricket Ground ‘B’, Rajkot

Feb 8 (Sunday): Assam vs Odisha
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Ground B, Rajkot

Feb 10 (Tuesday): Odisha vs Uttar Pradesh
Sanosara Cricket Ground ‘B’, Rajkot

Feb 12 (Thursday): Karnataka vs Odisha
Sanosara Cricket Ground ‘A’, Rajkot

Feb 14 (Saturday): Odisha vs Pondicherry
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Ground C, Rajkot

Feb 16 (Monday): Baroda vs Odisha
Sanosara Cricket Ground ‘A’, Rajkot

Feb 18 (Wednesday): Maharashtra vs Odisha
Niranjan Shah Stadium, Ground C, Rajkot