Odisha cricket feeder team claim Youth Cricket Tournament 2026 title

Dr. Hare Krushna Mahtab Feeder Centre has emerged victorious in the Youth Cricket Tournament 2026, defeating RK Cricket Academy by 239 runs on October 22. Playing at the CFA Ground in Karanja, Bhilai, the OCA Residential Cricket Academy claimed the championship during their maiden 40-overs-a-side exposure tour. Developing strong regional youth programs remains crucial for Odisha's long-term sporting success at the national level.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Odisha outfit posted an imposing total of 321/5 in their full 40 overs. Adityaraj Mishra anchored the innings with a brilliant century, scoring 130 runs off 86 balls. His rapid knock featured nine fours and seven sixes. Swapnil Rana provided strong support, adding 58 runs from 41 deliveries to push the total out of reach.

RK Cricket Academy struggled significantly during their run chase against a disciplined bowling attack. Naman Satapathy delivered an exceptionally economical spell, capturing two wickets for just six runs across six overs. The entire batting order collapsed for 82 runs in exactly 29.2 overs.

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Bouncing back from an opening loss to PCC on October 19, the young squad defeated GCC on October 21 to reach the final. Odisha Cricket Association officials, including President Pankaj Lochan Mohanty and Secretary Sanjay Behera, congratulated the players, coaches, and support staff on this successful tournament debut.