Odisha Lions and Odisha Tigers completed the semifinal line-up in the MGM Odisha T20 Cricket League, joining Odisha Panthers and Odisha Pumas with contrasting performances in the last two league matches at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack today.
Odisha Lions beat Odisha Cheetas by 22 runs to finish second in the league table with 24 points from 10 matches. They won six games and lost four. Odisha Pumas also secured 24 points with six wins, but were placed third in the table because of lower net run rate.
Odisha Panthers rode on a four-wicket haul by Jayanta Behera to trounce Odisha Tigers in the 30th and last league match later in the day. This was the ninth win for the Panthers, who emerged undisputed table toppers with 36 points.