CM Siddaramaiah announces Rs 10 lakh reward for state cricketers who won Blind Women’s T20 World Cup

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced rewards for the members of India’s blind women’s cricket team, who recently lifted the Blind Women’s T20 World Cup.

The CM said each player from Karnataka will receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, along with a government job, while players from other states will be awarded Rs 2 lakh each. A total of 13 non-Karnataka players in the squad will benefit from the announcement.

Congratulating the team, Siddaramaiah said on X, “Congratulations to the members of India’s blind women’s cricket team, the World Cup winners, and best wishes that their future sporting life be filled with such successes”. He also highlighted the contribution of the team’s captain, Deepika, who hails from Sira in Tumakuru district.

ವಿಶ್ವಕಪ್ ವಿಜೇತ ಭಾರತದ ಅಂಧ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್ ತಂಡದ ಸದಸ್ಯರಿಗೆ ಅಭಿನಂದಿಸಿ, ಮುಂದಿನ ಕ್ರೀಡಾ ಬದುಕು ಹೀಗೆಯೇ ಯಶಸ್ಸುಗಳಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿರಲಿ ಎಂದು ಶುಭ ಹಾರೈಸಿದೆ.
ಭಾರತ ತಂಡದ ನಾಯಕಿ, ತುಮಕೂರಿನ ಶಿರಾ ಮೂಲದ ದೀಪಿಕಾ ಅವರ ನಾಯಕತ್ವ ಮತ್ತು ಅದ್ಭುತ ಆಟ ಈ ಪಂದ್ಯಾವಳಿಯ ಗೆಲುವಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಪಾತ್ರ ವಹಿಸಿತ್ತು ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ಇದೇ ವೇಳೆ ಸ್ಮರಿಸಿ,… pic.twitter.com/5jFOz3WIyn

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) November 25, 2025

“Each of the cricketing talents from Karnataka will be provided with a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh along with a government job. Similarly, players representing other states in the Indian team will be given a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh each. As a result, the 13 players from other states in the team will each receive a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh,” he added.

Coming to the match, India restricted Nepal to 114/5 in 20 overs after opting to field first. Indian batters didn’t break a sweat while chasing a 115-run target. They scored 100 runs in the first 10 overs, ensuring there was no more threat.

Opener Phula Saren smashed 44 runs off 27 balls, including four boundaries, whereas Karuna K played a fiery knock of 27-ball 42 as India reached the target in the 13th over. Saren was adjudged Player of the Match for a match-winning innings.

It is a monumental achievement for the India Blind women’s cricket team as they remained undefeated throughout the tournament to lift the prestigious title. India won their opening game against Sri Lanka, followed by a 57-run win over Australia after failing to chase down the target of 293.

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan, chasing down the 136-run target in 10.2 overs. In the semi-final, they thrashed Australia by nine wickets and sealed the trophy with a one-sided win over Nepal. (ANI)