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Wikipedia - Odisha cricket team
The Odisha cricket team (known as Orissa until 2011) is a domestic cricket team based in the Indian state of Odisha. It is in the elite group of the Ranji Trophy.
Its main home ground is Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Home matches are also played at DRIEMS Ground in Cuttack, East Coast Railway Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Veer Surendra Sai Stadium in Sambalpur, KIIT Cricket Stadium in Bhubaneswar and other grounds. The Odisha cricket team is selected by the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA).
History
Odisha first competed at first-class level in the 1949–50 Ranji Trophy, when they lost to Bihar by 356 runs. Their first victory came in 1952–53, when they defeated Assam by an innings. They played only against other East Zone teams (Bihar, Assam and Bengal) until 1983–84, when they progressed to the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals for the first time.
Odisha's best performance in the Ranji Trophy came in the 2000–01 season, when they made their only semi-final appearance till date. The match was drawn but Baroda won on first innings.
The team's recent best performance in the Ranji Trophy came in the 2016–17 season and 2019–20 season, when they advanced to the quarter-final stage. They lost there to the eventual champions Gujarat and Bengal respectively, under the captaincy of Govinda Poddar in 2016-17 and Subhranshu Senapati 2019–20.
Led by a dedicated captain and supported by a team of experienced coaches and support staff, the Odisha cricket team is committed to achieving success on the field and upholding the proud cricketing tradition of the state. With a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talents, the team is always looking to improve and make their mark in the cricketing world.
Whether competing in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy or representing Odisha in national and international matches, the India cricket team "Odisha" is a force to be reckoned with and a source of pride for cricket fans in the state. Their passion for the game, determination to succeed, and unwavering team spirit make them a formidable opponent on the cricket field.