Kolkata Warriors win Deaf Indian Premier League 2026

The Kolkata Warriors have been crowned champions of the Deaf Indian Premier League 2026. The tournament, which featured eight teams from across India, concluded at the KVS Sports Park Cricket Ground in Tirupati.

In the final match, the Kolkata Warriors defeated the Bangalore Badshahs by 14 runs. The Warriors posted a score of 121/5 in their 15 overs, while the Badshahs were restricted to 107/9. Individual honors included Jitan Nayak of the Kolkata Warriors being named Player of the Match for the final, and Aman Chouksey of the Bangalore Badshahs receiving the Player of the Series, Best Bowler of the Series, and Highest Wicket-Taker awards.

Sumit Jain, President of the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), praised the players, officials, and stakeholders for the successful four-day event held from October 1 to 4.