Kunnummal Smashes 121, Kerala Dominates Odisha by 10 Wickets

Kerala launched their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season with an emphatic 10-wicket triumph against Odisha. The team's batting lineup proved unstoppable, effortlessly chasing down a target of 177 runs with 21 balls to spare, without losing a single wicket. Rohan Kunnummal was the architect of this dominant victory, scoring a spectacular unbeaten 121 off just 60 balls, hitting ten fours and ten sixes. He was complemented by captain Sanju Samson, who remained not out on 51, guiding Kerala to a flawless chase.

Odisha had posted a respectable 176 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, with captain Samantray leading the charge with 53 runs, supported by 40 from Sambit S Baral and 29 from Gaurav Choudhary. However, Kerala's bowlers, particularly Nidheesh, put in a strong performance. Nidheesh was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 35 runs, which was crucial in curbing Odisha's scoring potential.