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Jalaj Saxena leads Kerala to innings victory against Odisha in Ranji Trophy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:11 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Jalaj Saxena leads Kerala to innings victory against Odisha in Ranji Trophy

Summary

Kerala achieved an innings victory over Odisha in the Ranji Trophy at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on October 21. The hosts dismissed Odisha for 143 in just over 23 overs, marking Jalaj Saxena's 35th five-wicket haul in the tournament. This performance ties him with Bishan Singh Bedi for the joint fifth-most five-wicket hauls in Ranji history. Kerala's batting, featuring centuries from Sachin Baby and Mohammed Azharuddeen, set a strong foundation for the match. Next, Kerala will face Bengal as they continue their campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Jalaj Saxena took 5 wickets for 34 runs against Odisha.
•Kerala won by an innings and 36 runs.
•Sachin Baby and Mohammed Azharuddeen scored centuries.
•The match took place at Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
•Next match is against Bengal.

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8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Jalaj Saxena equals Bishan Singh Bedi as Kerala notch up innings win against Odisha in Ranji Trophy

What they're saying

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This was Jalaj’s 35th five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy, a phenomenal number that puts him level with the great Bishan Singh Bedi for the joint fifth-most five-fors in the tournament’s history. Odisha, meanwhile, became the 20th Ranji team he has taken five wickets against.
— Yahoo Sports

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