Samarthanam Bengaluru win Karnataka Blind Cricket title, beat JSB Ramanagara by 35 runs
Synopsis
Ravi Bandiwaddar's explosive 118 off 41 balls — featuring 27 boundaries — was the defining moment of the Karnataka Blind Cricket final, as Samarthanam Bengaluru crushed JSB Ramanagara by 35 runs to lift the 2026 title. The innings stands among the most dominant individual performances in the tournament's recent history.
Key Takeaways
Samarthanam Bengaluru won the Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 , defeating JSB Ramanagara by 35 runs in the final on 15 May 2026 .
Ravi Bandiwaddar scored a stunning 118 off 41 balls with 27 boundaries , anchoring Samarthanam's total of 158 for 5 in 10 overs .
JSB Ramanagara replied with 123 for 3 ; Abhi A S remained unbeaten on 61 .
The four-day tournament was hosted by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled at Ramu Sports Arena, Bengaluru , from 12–15 May 2026 .
Champions received a cash prize of ₹31,000 ; runners-up received ₹21,000 .
Samarthanam Bengaluru clinched the Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind title on 15 May 2026, defeating JSB Ramanagara by 35 runs in the final at Ramu Sports Arena on Varthur-Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. The four-day championship, organised by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, ran from 12 to 15 May 2026.
A Dominant Final Performance
Batting first, Samarthanam Bengaluru posted a formidable 158 for 5 in 10 overs, powered by a stunning knock from Ravi Bandiwaddar, who hammered 118 runs off just 41 balls, including 27 boundaries. Bhaskar chipped in with 7 runs and Basavaraj M Hullenavar contributed 8 runs, with the innings further boosted by 20 extras.
JSB Ramanagara Fall Short
Chasing 159, JSB Ramanagara put up a fighting total of 123 for 3 in 10 overs, ultimately falling 35 runs short. Abhi A S (B2) anchored the chase with an unbeaten 61, while Yogeesh J (B2) struck a brisk 32. For Samarthanam Bengaluru, Javare Gowda B (B2) and Basavaraj M Hullenavar claimed one wicket each.
Road to the Final
Samarthanam Bengaluru reached the decider by defeating Kumareshwara Haveri, Vinyasa Bengaluru, JSB Ramanagara, and Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura across the tournament stages. JSB Ramanagara advanced by overcoming Kumareshwara Haveri, Vinyasa Bengaluru, and Deepa Academy Bengaluru.
Valedictory Ceremony and Prize Distribution
The closing ceremony was graced by Asha from Shri Sharadha Devi Andhara Vikasa Kendra, Shimoga, with Geetha Mahantesh serving as chief guest. Champions received trophies, medals, and a cash prize of ₹31,000, while runners-up took home ₹21,000. Individual awards were also presented to the best batsman and best bowler of the tournament.
The tournament underscores the growing competitive structure of blind cricket in Karnataka, with multiple district-level teams now fielding strong squads — a sign of the sport's expanding grassroots footprint in the state.
Point of View
A structured four-day format, and meaningful prize money signal a sport building genuine competitive depth. The challenge now is whether state sports bodies and sponsors will match this grassroots momentum with sustained institutional support, or whether these players continue to compete largely outside the mainstream sporting spotlight.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026?
Samarthanam Bengaluru won the Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026, defeating JSB Ramanagara by 35 runs in the final held on 15 May 2026 at Ramu Sports Arena, Bengaluru.
Who was the standout performer in the blind cricket final?
Ravi Bandiwaddar of Samarthanam Bengaluru was the standout performer, scoring 118 runs off just 41 balls with 27 boundaries — a knock that set up his team's winning total of 158 for 5 in 10 overs.
What was the prize money at the Karnataka Blind Cricket Tournament 2026?
The winning team, Samarthanam Bengaluru, received ₹31,000, while runners-up JSB Ramanagara took home ₹21,000. Individual awards were also given to the tournament's best batsman and best bowler.
Where was the Karnataka Men's Blind Cricket Tournament 2026 held?
The tournament was held at Ramu Sports Arena on Varthur-Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru, and was organised by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled from 12 to 15 May 2026.
How did JSB Ramanagara perform in the final?
JSB Ramanagara fought competitively, finishing at 123 for 3 in 10 overs while chasing 159. Abhi A S remained unbeaten on 61 and Yogeesh J scored 32, but the team fell 35 runs short of Samarthanam Bengaluru's total.
