Odisha T20 2025: Sambalpur Warriors vs Cuttack Panthers Final Match, Preview, Playing XI & Key Players
Sambalpur Warriors face Cuttack Panthers in the Final of the Odisha T20 league. Get a complete match preview, playing XI, pitch report, and key players to watch in this high-voltage clash.
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Sambalpur Warriors vs Cuttack Panthers: Sambalpur Warriors will take on Cuttack Panthers in the final match of the Odisha Pro T20 League. This match will be played at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, at 7:00 PM. In this article, we will explore SAW vs KUT playing 11, Pitch reports and Key players' stats.
SAW vs KUT Odisha T20 League, Final Match Details:
| Match | Sambalpur Warriors vs Cuttack Panthers Final |
| Venue | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
| Date | 26 September 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Fancode. |
Sambalpur Warriors' Team Preview:
The Sambalpur Warriors team has performed well in this tournament, winning three out of five matches. They won their last game against Keonjhar Miners by 3 wickets. In this match, skipper Subhranshu Senapati played a commanding inning of 40 runs off 36 balls, while Prayash Singh played an unbeaten inning of 26 runs off 16 balls and secured a victory for Sambalpur Warriors.
In the bowling section, Tarani Sa and Vimal Kumar bowled well and picked up 3 wickets each, while Prasanta Rana took 2 wickets.
Sambalpur Warriors' Key players:
| Player | Runs | Wickets |
| Aditya Rout | 122 | 0 |
| Subhranshu Senapati | 112 | 0 |
| Prayash Singh | 95 | 0 |
| Vimal Kumar | 5 | 11 |
Cuttack Panthers Team Preview:
Cuttack Panthers have had a good performance in the tournament so far, losing just one match out of five. They defeated the Puri Titans by 24 runs in the second semi-final match to make it to the final. In this match, middle-order batter Biplab Samantray was looking in an aggressive mood and played an explosive inning of 48 runs on 28 balls, while Sourav Gouda also scored 41 runs on 22 balls.
In the bowling section, Biplab Samantray bowled well and plucked 4 wickets, while Harshit Rathod picked up three wickets. Biplab Samantray was awarded Man of the Match for his excellent all-round performance.
Cuttack Panthers’ Key Players:
| Player | Runs | Wickets |
| Biplab Samantray | 148 | 14 |
| Sourav Gouda | 145 | 0 |
| Subham Satrujit | 120 | 0 |
| Abhishek Raut | 97 | 2 |
SAW vs KUT Final Probable Playing XI
Sambalpur Warriors: Tarani Sa, Shreyansh Bhardwaj, Subhranshu Senapati, Prayash Singh, Rakesh Pattnaik, Prabin Luha (WK), Rama Behera, Ayush Barik, Sumit Sharma, Vimal Kumar, Swayam Srivastav, Aditya Rout
Cuttack Panthers: Swastik Samal, Dinesh Majhi, Biplab Samantray, Subham Satrujit, Sourav Gouda (WK), Abhishek Raut, Swayam Routray, Soubhagya Rout, Harshit Rathod, Vageesh Sharma, Prasanta Rana, Raaz Yadav
Scoring pattern at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack:
The pitch at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, is generally considered to be batsman-friendly, but this can vary depending on the season and weather. The surface is slightly slow, offering significant assistance to spin bowlers, especially in the middle and final overs of the match.
| Overs (Phase) | 1st Innings Avg. Score | 2nd Innings Avg. Score | Key Observations |
| 0‑4 Overs | 28–32 Runs | 26–30 Runs | Powerplay Start: Some assistance for pacers early on, cautious start from batters. |
| 5‑8 Overs | 55–60 Runs | 50–55 Runs | Scoring improves, spinners or slower bowlers start coming into play. |
| 9‑13 Overs | 90–100 Runs | 80–90 Runs | Middle overs – batters rotate strike, spinners can dominate with tight lines. |
| 14‑17 Overs | 130–140 Runs | 115–125 Runs | Batters start accelerating; boundary-hitting increases. |
| 18‑20 Overs | 155–170 Runs | 140–155 Runs | Death Overs: Fastest scoring phase, big hits expected, pressure on bowlers. |
SAW vs KUT Odisha T20 League, Final Match Prediction:
Both teams have lost only one match in this tournament. The Sambalpur Warriors' batting and bowling appear to have more depth than the Cuttack Panthers team's, so the Sambalpur Warriors team has a better chance of winning.
SAW vs KUT Odisha T20 League Squad:
Sambalpur Warriors Squad: Tarani Sa, Shreyansh Bhardwaj, Subhranshu Senapati, Prayash Singh, Rakesh Pattnaik, Prabin Luha (WK), Rama Behera, Ayush Barik, Sumit Sharma, Vimal Kumar, Swayam Srivastav, Aditya Rout, Sarthak S Prakash, Hemant Rathi, Rohit Pradhan, Sarthak Panda, Abhinab Nanda, Manas Ranjan Patra, Priyanshu Mohanty, Sukhmeet Gills
Cuttack Panthers Squad: Swastik Samal, Dinesh Majhi, Biplab Samantray, Subham Satrujit, Sourav Gouda (WK), Abhishek Raut, Swayam Routray, Soubhagya Rout, Harshit Rathod, Vageesh Sharma, Prasanta Rana, Raaz Yadav, Anurag Mallick, Abhishek Champati, Mohammad Sohail Khan, Panakala Sasanka, Sibun Nanda, Tapas Das, Dev Prasad Rout, Satyajeet Sabat
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