KOLKATA: Odisha took the first-innings lead against Puducherry in their Group D Ranji Trophy tie at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.
Although Puducherry skipper Arun Karthik scored a fighting century (110 off 175 balls), the Odisha bowlers all chipped in to dismiss the visitors for 284 in 86.2 overs and helped the hosts take a lead of 38 runs.