Cuttack, Feb 2 (PTI) Riding on openers Shubham Rohilla's 209 not out and Suraj Vashisht's unbeaten 154, Services achieved the second highest successful run-chase in Ranji Trophy history as they overhauled a 376-run target against Odisha without losing a wicket in their Group A match here on Sunday. Services' effort is second only to Railways' 378-run chase against Tripura in Agartala last year. Also Read | Jamshedpur FC vs FC Goa, ISL 2024-25 Live Streaming Online on JioCinema: Watch Telecast of JFC vs FCG Match in Indian Super League 11 on TV and Online.
Vashisht and Rohilla's unbroken 376-run partnership is also the second highest stand in a successful fourth-innings run-chase in First-Class cricket history. Services were set the imposing target after Odisha notched 394 in the second innings, with Anil Parida remaining unbeaten on 99. Also Read | Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga 2024-25 Free Live Streaming Online: How to Watch Spanish League Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?.
Odisha were bundled out for 180 in the first innings. In reply, Services managed just 199 in their first essay, taking a slender 19-run lead owing to Ravi Chauhan's 120. However, Vashisht and Rohilla produced a stunning effort on the fourth and final day of the game to see their team home in unbelievable fashion.
Resuming the day on overnight 46 for no loss, the duo of Vashisht and Rohilla went about their task in a professional manner and completed the job in 85.4 overs after main.