Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (NationPress) The defending champions Madhya Pradesh, along with hosts Odisha, Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 as the league stage concludes, confirming their spots in the last eight.

With the league phase finished, the tournament is set to transition into the quarterfinal round on Tuesday.

At the Hi-Tech Medical College Ground in Bhubaneswar, Madhya Pradesh will go up against Maharashtra, while Odisha will challenge Rajasthan. Meanwhile, at the KT Cricket Academy in Barunei (Khordha), Karnataka and West Bengal will face off in the morning, followed by a match between Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh in the afternoon.

As the tournament enters the knockout stages, the level of competition is anticipated to escalate, showcasing the remarkable talent, resilience, and sporting spirit of India’s women cricketers with visual impairments.

On the third day of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026, outstanding performances were witnessed at venues in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Khordha.

At the Nimpur Cricket Ground in Cuttack, Rajasthan Women put in a stellar batting display, posting 230/1 to defeat Kerala Women by 47 runs. In the afternoon match at the same venue, Madhya Pradesh Women achieved a convincing nine-wicket victory over Tamil Nadu Women, successfully chasing down the target in under nine overs.

At the KT Global School Ground in Khordha, Andhra Pradesh Women executed a flawless run chase, defeating Chandigarh Women by 10 wickets in the morning fixture. Later, Odisha Women maintained their strong form, overcoming Bihar Women by eight wickets with an aggressive chase.

At the Hi-Tech Cricket Ground in Bhubaneswar, Maharashtra Women dominated their match against Telangana Women, securing a comprehensive 66-run victory after scoring an unbeaten 232. In the afternoon, West Bengal Women clinched an eight-wicket win over Assam Women, completing their chase swiftly.

At the nearby Paramount Sporting Club in Bhubaneswar, Gujarat Women successfully chased down Jharkhand Women’s score, winning by seven wickets. The final match of the day saw Karnataka Women achieve the highest score of Day 3, defeating Delhi Women by 60 runs in a high-scoring encounter.