Vijayawada, Dec 17 (NationPress) – In the ongoing 8th edition of the Nagesh Trophy – Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025, teams from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Delhi, and West Bengal celebrated victories during an exhilarating day of league matches held across Vijayawada, Gandhinagar, and New Delhi.

This action-packed day showcased impressive victories, thrilling finishes, and remarkable individual performances, highlighting the increasing competitiveness of blind cricket in India.

In Vijayawada, Uttar Pradesh achieved a dominant seven-wicket victory against Tamil Nadu. Choosing to field first, they limited Tamil Nadu to 135/6 in 20 overs, thanks to the disciplined bowling of Gokul Kumar (3 wickets) and Shaukat Ali (2 wickets). The chase was expertly led by Ravi Verma, who scored an impressive 70 not out off 44 balls, with support from Vikram Sen (31), allowing Uttar Pradesh to successfully reach 136/3 in just 14.1 overs. Ravi Verma was awarded the Player of the Match.

In the second match at the same venue, Gujarat delivered a strong all-around performance to defeat Uttarakhand by six wickets. They restricted Uttarakhand to 132/9, then chased down the target with ease, finishing at 133/4 in 14.1 overs. Dinesh Rathva earned the Player of the Match title for his significant all-round contribution.

In Gandhinagar, fans enjoyed a nail-biter as Jammu & Kashmir narrowly defeated Manipur by five runs. Batting first, Jammu & Kashmir scored 173/6, bolstered by Shubam's 42 and an unbeaten 33 from Sahil. Manipur put up a spirited chase, led by Bablu Sankhwar (45), but fell just short at 168/8. Sahil was honored as Player of the Match for his pivotal all-around performance.

In another commanding display at the same venue, Goa secured a massive 101-run victory against Railways. Goa amassed 233/2, driven by an extraordinary unbeaten 121 off 66 balls from Nilesh, with solid backing from Aftab Patel (44). Railways managed only 132/8, with Nilesh also contributing significantly with the ball, earning him the Player of the Match award.

In New Delhi, West Bengal achieved a decisive eight-wicket win over Chandigarh. After bowling out Chandigarh for 128 in 18.5 overs, West Bengal chased down the target in just 13 overs, with key contributions from Surajit Ghara and captain Nasiruddin Ahamed, who was named Player of the Match.

In another emphatic victory at the same venue, Delhi outshined Jharkhand with a 101-run win. Delhi posted an imposing score of 222/4, highlighted by a stunning knock from Rambir Singh, who smashed 114 off 54 balls before retiring out. Jharkhand was bowled out for 134, with Irfan Diwan taking four wickets. Rambir Singh was recognized as the Player of the Match.

The day’s outcomes vividly illustrated the intensity, skill, resilience, and increasing national recognition of blind cricket in India, as the IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy 2025 continues to showcase high-caliber, competitive cricket across various venues.