The IDCA Women’s 4th National Cricket Championship for the Deaf concluded on May 25th in Bengaluru. The final match was played between Mumbai and Chandigarh, with Chandigarh winning by 8 wickets. The closing ceremony and prize distribution were held at the Samrasiddhi Sports Estadio, and the felicitation ceremony was held in the Padukone – Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence after the match. The tournament was held from May 22nd to 25th and featured teams from 10 states across India. 180 participants competed in the championship, with ten teams representing Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bengal, Mumbai, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
The honours of “Player of the Match” and “Best Batswoman of the Series” went to Ms. Neha (Chandigarh), “Best Bowler of the Series” to Ms. Dharya, and “Player of the Series” to Ms. Needa Shaikh, presented by Bengaluru-based cricketer Shamanth SM.
The IDCA women’s national cricket tournament for the deaf was won by Chandigarh. In 8 overs, Mumbai scored 73 runs. Chandigarh completed the chase in 7.1 overs, winning by 8 wickets.
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Mumbai chooses to bat first after winning the toss. Needa Shaikh was fired early by Chandigarh. Needa had been in excellent form, and the game’s turning point came with her wicket. Mumbai was able to score 73 thanks to a partnership of 46 runs between Fauzia and Neelam Kini.
It was a difficult total, so Chandigarh had to bat effectively. Early on, Chandigarh lost a wicket. The captain of Chandigarh was out on two, but Neha’s innings ultimately determined the outcome. She continued to be unbeaten while making 56 off 23 balls.
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She batted with ease throughout the competition’s innings. She pursued the total down on her own and assisted Chandigarh in winning their first championship.
Congratulating the winners and all the other players from the tournament, former cricketer Mamatha Maben thanked the organisers for providing the platform to deaf cricket. She said, “These tournaments are proof that women’s cricket in India is supporting inclusion & diversity & tremendously showcasing the incredible talent pool available across our country which can mainstream in future.”
Mumbai entered the championship round with a perfect league record. In the semifinal match, Chandigarh overcame unbeaten Delhi. Mumbai chose to bat first after winning the toss. Needa Shaikh’s early dismissal was a crucial turning point in the match. Needa was in excellent form and had won four straight Player of the Match accolades. Mumbai scored 74, which was a respectable total.
Because of Neha’s outstanding performance, Mumbai’s hopes of winning the championship for the third time in a row were dashed. The best innings in this tournament have come from a variety of batters, but Neha’s performance under pressure stands out. She pursued the total down on her own and assisted Chandigarh in winning their first championship.
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