Natraj Behera, who hit 130 in the first innings, once again showed good application as he rescued his team by scoring an unbeaten 127 off 218 deliveries, laced with 17 fours and three sixes.

Despite opener Natraj Behera's valiant 130, Odisha could not avoid the follow on as they folded up for 256 soon after lunch, in reply to Mumbai's huge first innings total of 501/9 declared.

Earlier, Maharashtra added 51 runs today to their overnight 264 for seven as they were all out for 315 in 101.5 overs.

Natraj Behera, who led East Zone to the Duleep Trophy title, credited Bengal pacer Ashok Dinda's seven-wicket haul in their semifinal against South as the turning point of their triumph in tournament.