Orissa vs J + K, Group B at Cuttack, Dec 25 2006 - Match Result

With the Ranji Trophy final coming smack in between two one-day international series at home, and the big stars on both sides indicating their availability and keenness to play, the excitement is reaching high intensity

Himachal Pradesh cruised to the Plate Group title by trouncing Orissa by nine wickets at Cuttack.

Himachal Pradesh were within touching distance of the Plate Group title, shooting out Orissa for 202 for 8 in their second innings at Cuttack

Ajay Mannu and Mukesh Sharma struck valuable 80s as Himachal Pradesh gained the first-innings lead and moved closer to the Plate Group title at Cuttack