Cuttack, 26th September 2025:
The Cuttack Panthers defeated Sambalpur Warriors by 5 runs in the grand finale to be crowned the Champions of the inaugural Odisha Pro T20 League 2025. Sambalpur Warriors finished as the Runners-up.
Tournament Overview
The Odisha Pro T20 League 2025 concluded on a high note with a thrilling final and a memorable post-match presentation ceremony. The tournament was held from 17th to 26th September 2025 and featured six competitive teams:
- Cuttack Panthers
- Bhubaneswar Tigers
- Puri Titans
- Sambalpur Warriors
- Rourkela Steelers
- Keonjhar Miners
Dignitaries Present
The evening began with the welcome of esteemed dignitaries:
- Dr. Asirbad Behera, Secretary, Football Association of Odisha (FAO) & Chairman, Odisha Athletics Association (OAA)
- Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, President, OCA
- Shri Sanjay Behera, Secretary, OCA
- Shri Prabhat Kumar Bhol, Joint Secretary, OCA
- Shri Bikash Pradhan, Treasurer, OCA
Adding to the grandeur, former international cricketers Mr. Maninder Singh, Mr. Chetan Sharma, and Mr. Narendra Hirwani were felicitated by Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty and Shri Sanjay Behera.
Match Referees and Umpires were also felicitated by Shri Bikash Pradhan and Shri Prabhat Bhol for their immense contribution to the success of the league.
Awards and Recognitions
- Player of the Final: RAAZ YADAV (Cuttack Panthers) – Trophy + ₹10,000 (Presented by Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty)
- Emerging Player of the League: ADITHYA ROUT (Sambalpur Warriors) – Trophy + ₹75,000 (Presented by Mr. Avishek Mazumder, Co-Founder, Arivaa Sports)
- Best Bowler of the League: PAPPU ROY (Keonjhar Miners) – Trophy + ₹50,000 (Presented by Shri Sanjay Behera)
- Best Batter of the League: GAURAV CHOUDHARY (Bhubaneswar Tigers) – Trophy + ₹50,000 (Presented by Shri Sanjay Behera)
- Player of the League: BIPLAB SAMANTRAY (Cuttack Panthers) – Trophy + ₹1,00,000 (Presented by Dr. Asirbad Behera)
- Runner-Up Team: Sambalpur Warriors – ₹25,00,000 + Trophy (Presented by Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty & Shri Sanjay Behera)
- Champions: Cuttack Panthers – ₹50,00,000 + Trophy (Presented by Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty & Shri Sanjay Behera)
Acknowledgment
The Odisha Cricket Association extends heartfelt thanks to the media fraternity for their continued support in providing wide coverage of the Odisha Pro T20 League across print and electronic platforms. Your contribution has been vital in bringing the excitement of the tournament closer to fans across Odisha and beyond.
— Odisha Cricket Association