Odisha off spinner Jayanta Behera claimed three for 22 including two in two balls, while pacer Basanta Mohanty (2/17) got rid of the tail to bundle out Tripura for a mere 116 in 19.5 overs after they were put in to bat.
In reply, opener Paresh Patel (43 from 37 balls; 4x2, 2x6) gave Odisha a flying start as he along with Natraj Behera (23) put up 44 runs for the opening wicket before Govind Podder (17 not out) sealed the chase with an over to spare.
Earlier, the Tripura batsmen showed lack of application as they failed to stay in the middle for long, losing wickets at regular intervals after Podder leaked 12 runs in the first over.
Tripura had two brief partnerships when Manisankar Murasingh (38) was in the middle but the Odisha off spinner Behera grabbed two wickets in two balls, while a third one fell with addition of only three runs to the score. Thereafter, Tripura simply failed to bring their campaign back on track.
Tripura: 116 all out 19.5 overs (Manisankar Murasingh 38; Jayanta Behera 3/22, Basant Mohanty 2/17).
Odisha: 119 for 4 in 19 overs (Paresh Patel 43, Natraj Behera 23).