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Samarthanam Bengaluru Wins Karnataka Blind Cricket Title by 35 Runs

Samarthanam Bengaluru won the Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind, defeating JSB Ramanagara by 35 runs in the final. Ravi Bandiwaddar starred with a blistering 118 runs off just 41 balls, including 27 boundaries. The four-day tournament was hosted by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled at Ramu Sports Arena. Champions received Rs 31,000, while runners-up got Rs 21,000 in the valedictory ceremony.

Key Points: Samarthanam Bengaluru Wins Karnataka Blind Cricket Final

  • Samarthanam Bengaluru wins Karnataka blind cricket tournament
  • Ravi Bandiwaddar scores 118* off 41 balls
  • JSB Ramanagara finishes as runners-up
  • Champions receive Rs 31,000 cash prize
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Samarthanam Bengaluru team lifts Karnataka menn's cricket tournament for blind, defeat JSB Ramanagara by 35-run victory

Samarthanam Bengaluru defeated JSB Ramanagara by 35 runs to win the Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind. Ravi Bandiwaddar scored 118 off 41 balls.

"Ravi Bandiwaddar smashed 118 runs off just 41 balls with 27 boundaries - Tournament Report"

Bengaluru, May 15

The Samarthanam Bengaluru team emerged victorious at the Karnataka Men's Cricket Tournament for the Blind, clinching the championship title with a commanding 35-run win over JSB Ramanagara in the grand finale.

The four-day tournament was hosted by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled from May 12 to 15, 2026, at Ramu Sports Arena on Varthur-Sarjapur Road.

Batting first, Samarthanam Bengaluru played against JSB Ramanagara winning a massive total of 158/5 in 10 overs, led by a sensational innings from Ravi Bandiwaddar, who smashed 118 runs off just 41 balls with 27 boundaries.

Bhaskar added 7 runs, while Basavaraj M Hullenavar contributed 8 runs. The team also benefited from 20 extras.

Chasing 159, JSB Ramanagara fought hard and finished at 123/3 in 10 overs. Abhi A S B2 remained unbeaten on 61 runs, while B2 Yogeesh J scored a quick 32 runs. For Samarthanam Bengaluru, B2 Javare Gowda B and Basavaraj M Hullenavar picked up one wicket each.

Samarthanam Bengaluru advanced to the final by defeating Kumareshwara Haveri, Vinyasa Bengaluru, JSB Ramanagara and Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura and JSB Ramanagara reached the final by overcoming Kumareshwara Haveri , Vinyasa Bengaluru and Deepa Academy Bengaluru.

The valedictory ceremony, was attended by Asha from Shri Sharadha Devi Andhara vikasa kendra shimoga, along with Geetha Mahantesh as the chief guest. As a token of appreciation, the Tournament winners were presented with trophies, medals and cash prizes, with the champions receiving Rs. 31,000, the runners-up Rs. 21,000 and awards were distributed to the best batsman and best bowler of the Tournament.

- IANS

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Priya S
Wonderful to see such tournaments being organized! Blind cricket is growing in India and this is just the beginning. Kudos to Samarthanam Trust for providing the platform. But I wish prize money was higher, Rs 31,000 for champions seems low compared to regular tournaments. Still, every step counts 🙏
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Michael C
Inspiring stuff! Ravi Bandiwaddar's innings is nothing short of spectacular. Cricket truly knows no boundaries. The dedication and skill of these players despite their challenges is humbling. India's blind cricket team is world-class and this local tournament shows why 🇮🇳
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Nikhil C
Great tournament! One suggestion though - the article mentions "B2" and "B3" categories but doesn't explain that these are blindness classifications for cricket. B2 means partially sighted, B3 means visually impaired with some vision. Would help readers understand better. But overall, fantastic effort by all teams 👏
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Sneha F
What a finale! Samarthanam Bengaluru dominated throughout. JSB Ramanagara's Abhi scoring 61* deserves praise too. I've seen blind cricket matches in Bangalore - the atmosphere is electrifying. More corporates should sponsor such events. Special thanks to Geetha Mahantesh for gracing the occasion 💪
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Arun Y
Glad to see cricket being inclusive. The Samarthanam Trust is doing amazing work for the disabled. But we need more such tournaments year-round, not just one-off events. Also, the match format was 10 overs - that's quite short for a final. Maybe 20 overs next time to test

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