Only 68 overs were bowled in Cuttack but Andhra made a solid start to the game against Odisha with Srikar Bharat leading the way. Bharat struck a brisk 93 and was involved in a partnership of 161 for the opening wicket with Abhishek Reddy. Odisha, however, came back well, striking in quick succession as Andhra, who were 161/0, slipped to 203/3 and ended the day’s play at 222/3.
