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Blind Cricket Cup Semifinals Set for Friday in Bengaluru

The Samarthanam Cup 2026 Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind has reached the semifinal stage. Deepa Academy Bengaluru will face JSB Ramanagara, and Samarthanam Bengaluru will take on Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura. The winners will compete in the grand finale for a cash prize of ₹31,000 and a trophy. The tournament aims to identify talented visually impaired cricketers for future state and national-level coaching camps.

Key Points: Blind Cricket Semifinals: Karnataka Tournament

  • Samarthanam Cup 2026 semifinals on Friday in Bengaluru
  • Deepa Academy vs JSB Ramanagara, Samarthanam vs Asha Kirana
  • Winners meet in grand finale for ₹31,000 prize
  • Event promotes inclusive sports for visually impaired cricketers
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Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind reaches the semifinal stage

Samarthanam Cup 2026 semifinals feature Deepa Academy vs JSB Ramanagara and Samarthanam vs Asha Kirana. Grand finale and cash prizes await.

"The tournament is also serving as a platform to identify talented visually impaired cricketers for future state and national-level coaching camps. - Samarthanam Trust"

Bengaluru, May 14

Deepa Academy Bengaluru will take on JSB Ramanagara while Samarthanam Bengaluru will meet Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura in the semifinal matches of Samarthanam Cup 2026 - Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind in Bengaluru on Friday.

The winners of the two matches will meet in the grand finale, which will be played later in the afternoon.

The winning team will receive a cash prize of ₹31,000 and a trophy, while the runners-up will be awarded ₹21,000 and a trophy. The remaining teams will receive participation prizes of ₹10,000 each.

The tournament is also serving as a platform to identify talented visually impaired cricketers for future state and national-level coaching camps.

The event reached the Knockout Stage after the initial rounds in Bengaluru ended on Wednesday. The event is being organised to promote inclusive sports and encourage visually impaired cricketers across the state.

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled organised the event, which was inaugurated on May 12 at the Ramu Sports Arena by Dr. Mahantesh G K, Founder and Managing Trustee, in the presence of Karnataka Cricket Association for the Blind (KCAB) members.

A total of eight teams from different districts of Karnataka are participating in the 10-over tournament. Following three days of league-stage matches featuring 12 competitive games, the tournament has now advanced to the knockout stage.

The Samarthanam Cup 2026 - Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind is being organised by the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and is recognised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI).

Samarthanam Trust for the disabled, through its sports body CABI, endeavours to provide them with this unique opportunity. Besides, sports, as is well known, open up employment vistas for persons with visual impairments, the physically challenged, and the economically weaker.

Registered as a Trust in 1997, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working towards creating education and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and from underserved communities. The larger vision of the organisation is to work towards an inclusive society that provides equal opportunities for all.

Fixtures:

Deepa Academy Bengaluru vs JSB Ramanagara

Samarthanam Bengaluru vs Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura

- IANS

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Priya S
Amazing to see 8 teams from different districts participating! Cricket truly unites everyone. The fact that this is also a talent identification platform for state and national camps is brilliant. Kudos to Samarthanam Trust for their tireless work in inclusive sports.
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James A
Great to see cricket becoming inclusive all over the world. This tournament is a step in the right direction - providing not just sports but also employment opportunities for visually impaired individuals. Well done, Karnataka!
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Vikram M
I have a small suggestion - wouldn't it be better if the tournament was streamed online so more people can watch and support these athletes? The coverage for blind cricket is still very limited. Otherwise, fantastic effort by Samarthanam Trust! 🙏
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Sarah B
So inspiring! The cash prizes and trophies are a great motivation for these players. It's heartening to see societies coming together to create equal opportunities for all. This is the spirit of true sportsmanship. Good luck to all four teams in the semifinals!
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Rohit P
This is fantastic! Blind cricket has produced some amazing talents in India. The Samarthanam Cup is doing a great job of nurturing grassroots cricket. I hope the matches in Bengaluru get good crowd support. Let's cheer for these champions! 🏏

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