Ranji Trophy: TN Dominates Odisha; Jharkhand Nears Win vs UP

• Tamil Nadu established a commanding position against Odisha, securing an overall lead of 454 runs by the end of day three.
• Opener Athish SR scored a crucial 88 runs, contributing significantly to Tamil Nadu's second innings total of 316.
• Odisha, chasing 455, were 47 for 2 at stumps, still trailing by 407 runs, making a win improbable.
• Jharkhand is on the verge of an outright victory against Uttar Pradesh, reducing them to 69 for 7 in their second innings, still trailing by 316 runs.
• Baroda previously defeated Nagaland by an innings and 6 runs in a two-day match in Vadodara.

Why It Matters: Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand are poised for victory in their respective Ranji Trophy matches.