Jesal Karia ignited Konark Suryas Odisha's total with a blistering 37 off 24 balls, setting the tone early. Kennar Lewis added 33 off 20 in the middle overs as Odisha accelerated to 170/5. The powerplay proved decisive—Odisha punished loose deliveries and built momentum that India Captains never matched.
The Captains' chase crumbled under pressure. Aniruddha Joshi fought back with 27 off 18, but no other batter could construct a substantial partnership. Priyank Panchal's measured 24 off 22 arrived too late to shift momentum. Gaurav Tomar's miserly 1/8 strangled the middle overs, while Samar Quadri's tight lines restricted boundary scoring when the Captains needed to accelerate.
Odisha seized the game in the powerplay and death overs—Karia's aggressive batting forced India Captains into a chase they couldn't sustain. The Captains managed only 152/9, falling 18 short. Odisha's bowlers executed under pressure, though Joshi's late cameo prevented a larger margin. This win shows Odisha have the batting depth and bowling discipline to trouble any opponent in the tournament.