Jabalpur: The opening day of the IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy – Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025, held at the Ranital Sports Complex, witnessed two powerful performances as CAB Haryana and CAB Odisha cruised to emphatic wins in their respective matches.
Haryana outclass Madhya Pradesh with an 8-wicket triumph
In the day’s first match, CAB Haryana delivered a clinical all-round display to secure a commanding eight-wicket victory over CAB Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh posted 137/9, anchored by skipper Deepak Pahade’s 32 (32). Haryana’s disciplined attack, led by Gaurav Singh and Deepak Malik, kept the opposition on the back foot throughout the innings.
Haryana’s chase was nothing short of dominant, reaching 138/2 in just 12.5 overs.
Skipper Deepak Malik smashed a blazing 40 off 26 balls*, while Chandan Thakur contributed a composed 28 off 21*. Their unbeaten partnership sealed a comfortable win.
Player of the Match: Deepak Malik (CAB Haryana) — a skipper’s knock that finished the match in style.
Odisha overpower Bihar to clinch a commanding 6-wicket win
In Match 2, CAB Odisha produced a resounding performance to overhaul Bihar’s 152 with remarkable ease, completing the chase in just 11.4 overs.
Bihar’s innings was supported by Bicky Oraon (36) and Balkaran Kumar (35), but 30 wides cost them crucial momentum. Odisha tightened control through disciplined bowling and two sharp run-outs.
Odisha’s reply was explosive.
Dhanapati Gauda set the tone with a commanding 55 off 30 balls, featuring seven boundaries. Quick-fire contributions from Lalprasad Soren and Anjan Singh ensured Odisha crossed the line with plenty to spare.
Player of the Match: Dhanapati Gauda (CAB Odisha) — a dominant innings that shut the contest early.