Varanasi: West Bengal emerged champions of the Seva Sankalp Trophy 2026 Divyang T20 Cricket Tournament, defeating Uttar Pradesh by eight wickets in the final at Varanasi.
In reply, West Bengal chased down the target comfortably in just 11.4 overs, losing two wickets. Mahesh Saw starred with an unbeaten 56 off 34 balls, striking three fours and four sixes. Earlier, in the final league match, Vidarbha defeated Odisha by 54 runs. After electing to bat, Vidarbha posted 105/9 in 15 overs, with Suman Thakur scoring 26. Chasing 106, Odisha were bundled out for 51 in 11.4 overs. Ayush Tiwari starred with the ball, taking 5/6, and was adjudged Man of the Match. Addressing the closing and prize distribution ceremony of the Seva Sankalp Trophy 2026 Divyang T20 Cricket Tournament in Varanasi, Mandaviya congratulated the organisers for successfully conducting a national-level tournament for Divyang cricketers.
Varanasi: Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya said sports provide the biggest platform for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, helping them become physically and mentally stronger while also expanding social and economic opportunities. Divyang Cricket Association president Uttam Ojha said the govt is supporting initiatives aimed at promoting sports among persons with disabilities. All India Divyang Cricket Association general secretary Sanjay Chaurasia said efforts are underway to organise an international Divyang cricket match in Kashi.
Mehtab took both wickets for Uttar Pradesh. Mahesh was named Man of the Match for his match-winning knock. Kishore picked up three wickets for Odisha. At the conclusion of the tournament, Omveer of Uttar Pradesh was named Best Batsman and Man of the Series. The event was organised under Seva Sankalp Month to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s birthday.
Organising committee chairman Siddharth Singh said the success of the tournament has set a new benchmark for Divyang sports in the region and similar competitions would be organised in the future.