Odisha Tigers rode on a half-century by Tukuna Sahu to beat Odisha Lions by 10 runs in the opening match of the Odisha Cricket League (OCL T20) at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack today. Odisha Panthers prevailed over Odisha Pumas by three wickets in another match of the day.
Raghunath Malla was the main architect of the Odisha Panthers win, scoring 60 runs. The second match of the tournament was abandoned without a toss due to rain. Sujal Singh slammed a half-century for Odisha Lions, who, however, went down to Odisha Tigers via DLS Method.