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Nagesh Trophy Thrills: How Vidarbha, Goa, and Andhra Dominated a High-Scoring Day

The Nagesh Trophy for blind cricket saw a day packed with powerful performances and big wins. Teams like Vidarbha and Goa secured narrow victories, while others like Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand dominated with massive margins. Standout individual efforts included centuries from captains T. Durga Rao and Deepak Singh Rawat. The tournament continues to highlight the incredible skill and competitive spirit within Indian blind cricket.

Key Points: Vidarbha Goa Andhra Win on High-Scoring Nagesh Trophy Day

  • Vidarbha secured a tense 13-run win over Manipur in Gandhinagar
  • Goa's Nilesh starred with 87 runs and three wickets in a 13-run victory
  • Andhra Pradesh skipper T. Durga Rao smashed 108* in a dominant 111-run win
  • Uttarakhand's captain Deepak Singh Rawat powered a 155-run win with a 128-run knock
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Nagesh Trophy: Vidarbha, Goa, Andhra, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand win on high-scoring day

Vidarbha, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Jharkhand secured victories in the Nagesh Trophy blind cricket tournament on a day of big scores.

"From last-over thrillers to towering run margins, the league stage... continues to showcase exceptional skill, resilience, and sporting excellence. - Tournament Report"

New Delhi, Dec 18

Vidarbha, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Jharkhand emerged victorious on a high-scoring day that saw some powerful performances in the 8th Edition of the Nagesh Trophy – Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind at three venues in the country -- Vijayawada, Gandhinagar, and Delhi, on Thursday.

The event witnessed a day of emphatic victories with thrilling finishes and commanding all-round performances across multiple venues, reaffirming the depth and competitiveness of blind cricket in India.

Vidarbha clinched a hard-fought 13-run victory over Manipur after posting 158/9 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. A composed batting effort, led by Maniklal Dhikar, set the platform before Vidarbha’s bowlers held their nerve to restrict Manipur to 145/7. Ganpat was declared the Player of the Match for his match-winning all-round effort.

In another match played in Gandhinagar, Goa held firm under pressure to edge past Jammu & Kashmir by 13 runs. Anchored by a fluent 87 off 64 balls from Nilesh, Goa posted 170/8 before disciplined bowling restricted the chase to 157 all out. Nilesh was adjudged Player of the Match for his 87 runs and three wickets.

In Vijayawada, hosts Andhra Pradesh delivered a dominant 111-run win, piling up 220/3 with skipper T. Durga Rao (108/ off 67 balls) leading from the front. Uttar Pradesh were bowled out for 109, undone by incisive bowling. T. Durga Rao (B3) was named Player of the Match:

In another match at the venue, Uttarakhand produced the most emphatic result of the day, registering a massive 155-run victory. Captain Deepak Singh Rawat’s scintillating 128 off 75 balls powered Uttarakhand to 232/6, before Tamil Nadu were restricted to 77/7. Deepak Singh Rawat emerged as the Player of the Match:

In another match, Delhi stamped their authority with a 106-run win, riding on a sensational unbeaten stand. Rambir Singh (146 off 73 balls) and Sanjay Kumar Shah (98)* powered Delhi to an imposing total, with Telangana finishing on 161/6 in reply. Sanjay Kumar Shah was declared Player of the Match.

Jharkhand continued the run-fest with a 97-run victory, posting 222/9 and then restricting Chandigarh to 132/9. Ravindra’s 3/18 and sharp fielding sealed a comprehensive win. Player of the Match: Sanjeev Kerketta

From last-over thrillers to towering run margins, the league stage of the Nagesh Trophy 2025 continues to showcase exceptional skill, resilience, and sporting excellence. As teams build momentum, the tournament promises even more high-intensity encounters in the days ahead.

- IANS

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Priya S
So proud to see my home state Goa win a tight match! Nilesh with 87 runs AND 3 wickets? What an all-round performance. These tournaments deserve way more coverage and support from the BCCI and media. Let's celebrate all forms of cricket.
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Rohit P
The fight shown by smaller teams like Manipur and Jammu & Kashmir is commendable. They lost by 13 runs each, which means they were in the game till the end. This shows the competitive depth is increasing across all states. Great for the sport!
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Sarah B
As someone new to following blind cricket, these scores are mind-blowing. A century in a T20 is special, and we had multiple here. The article is great, but I wish there were video highlights available online. The skill level seems phenomenal.
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Vikram M
Delhi's Rambir Singh 146* off 73! That's a strike rate of 200! And Sanjay Kumar Shah missed his century by just 2 runs. These are world-class numbers. Respectfully, our mainstream sports channels should broadcast at least the finals live. These athletes are an inspiration.
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Karthik V
Fantastic to see the tournament being held across three venues. Gives players from different regions a chance. Deepak Singh Rawat's 128 for Uttarakhand was the standout knock for me. Hope the momentum continues and the knockout stages are even more thrilling! 🏏

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