Bhubaneswar: Odisha emerged champion of the Women’s National T20 Cricket for the Blind, defeating Madhya Pradesh women by 32 runs at the Hi-Tech Cricket Stadium here on Thursday.

Winning the toss and opting to bat, Odisha women put up a competitive total of 173 for 4 in 20 overs, displaying composure and intent in the title clash. In reply, Madhya Pradesh Women fought valiantly but could manage 141 for 5 in 20 overs, falling short despite a determined chase. Odisha’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding ensured a well-earned victory and a memorable championship triumph. The tournament has been a celebration of resilience, skill, and competitive excellence, further strengthening the platform for women’s cricket for the blind in India.

The guests of the closing ceremony applauded the players for their inspiring performances and reaffirmed their support for inclusive sports. Tirupati Panigrahi, Chairman, Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital. Rupesh Kumar Panigrahi, MLA, Paralakhemundi, Gajapati, Odisha & State Vice President, Biju Yuva Janta Dala, Rishi Pathania, CSR Head, Jindal Foundation, Buse Gowda, President, Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), Shailender Yadav, CABI, Major Dr. Kalpana Das, Chairperson, Women & Child Development, Bhaskar Raito, Deputy Secretary, Social Security and Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Odisha, Vasanth Behera, Deputy Secretary, SSEPD, Government of Odisha, M. D. Jafar Iqbal, President, Cricket Association for the Visually Impaired in Odisha.

The tournament was organised under the aegis of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) with the support of IndusInd Bank, reaffirming a shared commitment to promoting