Did MP, Karnataka, Haryana, and Odisha Triumph on Day 2 of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- The tournament showcases the skills of visually impaired women athletes.
- Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana, and Odisha emerged victorious on Day 2.
- Kerala Women secured a significant win, chasing down a target of 108 runs.
- Maharashtra Women achieved the highest score of the day with 267 runs.
- The tournament promotes empowerment and inclusion in sports.
Jajpur (Odisha), Jan 18 (NationPress) Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Haryana each celebrated victories on Day 2 of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026. This action-packed day featured intense matches as 16 teams vied for dominance across several locations in Jajpur and Bhubaneswar.
At the Paramount Sporting Club in Bhubaneswar, the Kerala Women’s team decisively defeated Tamil Nadu Women, successfully chasing 108 runs in under 10 overs to clinch victory by 10 wickets. Following this, Madhya Pradesh secured a win against Rajasthan, achieving their target of 152 runs in just 14.1 overs.
At KT Global School Ground in Khordha, Karnataka Women triumphed over Jharkhand Women with an 8-wicket win, needing only 10 overs to chase down 88 runs. In a nail-biting finish, Gujarat Women narrowly outscored Delhi Women by a single run, posting a total of 211/3 and holding onto their lead.
Meanwhile, at Dharmasala Stadium in Jajpur, host team Odisha Women defeated Andhra Pradesh by 31 runs, scoring 141/8 and restricting Andhra Pradesh to 110/8. Bihar Women also emerged victorious against Chandigarh Women by 37 runs, making 170/1 and defending their score effectively.
At the Nimpur Cricket Ground in Cuttack, Haryana Women set a formidable target of 242/4, defeating Assam Women by 44 runs. In a thrilling matchup, Maharashtra Women scored 267/2, narrowly beating Uttar Pradesh Women, who finished with 260/9, winning by just 7 runs.
This tournament continues to showcase not only cricketing skill but also the empowerment, confidence, and inclusion of visually impaired women athletes. Every match serves as a platform for these players to demonstrate their talent and determination, furthering the movement for disability sports in India.
Key Highlights of the Day:
The highest team score was achieved by Maharashtra Women with 267/2; the largest victory margin was by Haryana Women, winning by 44 runs. Kerala Women registered the most significant victory by wickets, winning by 10 wickets, while teams such as Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Haryana, Gujarat, and Maharashtra displayed competitive and high-quality cricket across all venues.