Odisha and Services are two teams in the Ranji Trophy, although Odisha hasn’t won any Ranji Trophy yet. Services has also ended up as a semi-finalist and runner-up. But as with the new season, challenges are new for each team.
This time Odisha is going to face Services, and its the early season so far. Whoever wins will get momentum and points to help them stay in the qualifying position for the next round. To know more, you can visit 96 com, and get to know about teams, players, odds, stats, predictions, live scores, injury reports, and much more.
Odisha vs Services Match Snapshot
Ranji Trophy games give exposure to a large talent pool. It gives them a chance to showcase their skills and to reach the ultimate goal of being at the national side.
| Detail | Info |
| Match | Odisha vs Services, Elite Group C |
| Tournament | Ranji Trophy Elite 2026-27 |
| Venue | KIIT Stadium, Bhubaneswar |
| Date | Monday, 26 October 2026 |
| Start time | 9:30 AM IST |
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Recent Scores and Performance Trends
Odisha opened their campaign against Gujarat in Ahmedabad and were outplayed. They managed 324 and 161, while Gujarat replied with 439 and chased down the target without losing a wicket. Services met a similar fate against Maharashtra, who won by 127 runs.
| Team | Opponent | Scores | Result |
| Odisha | Gujarat | 324 & 161 vs 439 & 47/0 | Lost by 10 wickets |
| Services | Maharashtra | 227 & 120 vs 333 & 141 | Lost by 127 runs |
Pitch and Weather Factors to Consider
The match will be played at KIIT Stadium, Bhubaneswar. It is a new venue and hasn’t hosted many games so far. During October, the weather remains humid, and players may face it. As the venue is near the sea, we can expect showers as well.
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Match Result and Individual Player Markets
- Match winner: Ranji matches were mostly played in neutral venues, whoever plays well, will win the game.
- Top batter: Urvil Patel is captaining the Gujarat team, we can expect him to give his best. For the Maharashtra team, Ruturaj Gaikwad could be the top batter.
- Top bowler: Mukesh Choudhary for Maharashtra and Arzan Nagwaswalla for Gujarat could be leading candidates.
- Toss and first-innings markets: Consider cloud cover and the likely decision to bowl first.
Read this blog: Maharashtra vs Gujarat Betting Tips
Comparing the Two Teams Before the Match
Both teams don’t have any such names, we could say they have international cricket exposure, but cricket is an unpredictable game. Anyone who plays better cricket will get highlighted over time.
| Factor | Odisha | Services |
| Key batters | Subhranshu Senapati, Swastik Samal, Gourav Choudhary, Sandeep Pattnaik | Devender Lohchab, Nakul Sharma, Amit Pachhara, Shubham Rohilla |
| All-rounders | Ninad Rathva, Soumya Lenka, Sayed Tufayl Ahmad | Rajat Paliwal |
| Wicketkeepers | Dinesh Majhi, Rajesh Dhupar | Mohit Ahlawat |
| Bowling | Rajesh Mohanty, Lalit Yadav, Badal Biswal | Arjun Sharma, Pulkit Narang, Jayant Goyat, Vineet Dhankhar |
| Experience | Several debutants, including 17-year-old Sambit Beja | Settled, disciplined unit |
| 2025-26 points | 7 | 19 |
| Home advantage | Yes | No |
Odisha vs Services Prediction
Overall, Services are a better team compared to Odisha. They have players who are experienced enough in red-ball cricket. Possible Top batters could be Subhranshu Senapati (Odisha) or Devender Lohchab (Services). Top bowlers could be Arjun Sharma or Pulkit Narang (Services).
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