Kolkata Warriors Clinch Title in Def Indian Premier League with Victory Over Bangalore Badshah
Kolkata Warriors won the Def Indian Premier League 2026 by defeating Bangalore Badshah by 14 runs in Tirupati.
Tirupati, October 5 (Daily Kiran) : Kolkata Warriors emerged victorious in the Def Indian Premier League 2026, defeating Bangalore Badshah by 14 runs in a thrilling final held at KVS Sports Park in Tirupati on October 5. The Warriors set a target of 121 runs, scoring 121 for 5 in 15 overs. In response, Bangalore Badshah managed to score only 107 for 9, sealing the match for Kolkata.
The tournament took place from October 1 to 4, 2026, providing a national platform for deaf cricketers to showcase their talent. Sumit Jain, president of the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), praised the players, officials, partners, and stakeholders for their contributions as the tournament concluded.
Outstanding players were recognized with awards, including Aman Choukse from Bangalore Badshah, who was named Player of the Series. He also received accolades for being the Best Bowler of the Series and for taking the most wickets.
Eight teams participated in the league: Deaf Hyderabad Eagles, Deaf Bangalore Badshah, Deaf Lucknow Giants, Deaf Delhi Bulls, Deaf Mumbai Stars, Deaf Kolkata Warriors, Deaf Punjab Lions, and Deaf Chennai Blasters.
Award winners included:
– Player of the Match in the final: Jitan Nayak (Deaf Kolkata Warriors)
– Best Batsman of the Series: Krish Manish Prajapati (Deaf Kolkata Warriors)
– Best Bowler of the Series: Aman Choukse (Deaf Bangalore Badshah)
– Player of the Series: Aman Choukse (Deaf Bangalore Badshah)
– Super Sixes Award: Deepak Lamba (Deaf Mumbai Stars)
– Best Wicketkeeper: Umar Ashraf (Deaf Kolkata Warriors)
– Most Wickets: Aman Choukse (Deaf Bangalore Badshah)
– Best Fielder: Venu Siliveru (Deaf Bangalore Badshah)
– Fastest Player: Samiullah Pathan (Deaf Lucknow Giants)
Tirupati hosted a vibrant celebration of cricket, highlighting the skills of deaf athletes across the nation.
