It was formed in 1949[1] and was made into an independent registered body in 1961.

[4] Its headquarters is located in the Cuttack Barabati Stadium Complex.

[5] It is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

The OCA started a state-level Twenty-20 tournament, Odisha Premier League (OPL) in the lines of Indian Premier League in 2011.

[7] Grounds hosting international matches in bold.