We examine the schedule and start date of the 2024 Women’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind, which will feature sixteen teams and start on 8th January
On Wednesday, it was announced that the Women’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024 will kick off on January 8 in Hubli-Dharwad. The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and the Karnataka Cricket Association for the Blind (KCAB), in partnership with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, will supervise the five-day tournament in Hubli.
Women’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for Blind 2024 schedule, date, time, teams, groups, venue, live streaming
2024 Women’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind schedule, date, venue, draw, & participating teams
As per format, sixteen teams, organized into four groups, will compete for the championship scheduled on January 12, following the prescribed format. The grand inauguration ceremony will take place on January 7, 2024, at Indira Glasshouse in Hubli. The league stage concludes on January 10, and on January 11, the top four qualifying teams will vie for a spot in the semi-finals. The ultimate showdown is set for January 12 at the Karnataka Gymkhana Cricket Ground.
It’s worth noting that this competition spans three venues: the Karnataka Gymkhana Cricket Ground, Indian Railways Cricket Ground, BDK Cricket Ground, and SDM Cricket Ground in Hubli. Throughout the league stage, each day will feature a total of eight matches, with four taking place in the morning and the remaining four in the afternoon.
Dr. Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar, Chairman of Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), previously underscored the substantial growth of Women’s Cricket for the Blind since 2019. He highlighted CABI’s successful organization and participation in three international tournaments in 2023. This year’s women’s national finals are coinciding with National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti.
Women’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024: standings & point table
Group A:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Win | Draw | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Odisha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Madhya Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Gujarat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Telangana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Win | Draw | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Karnataka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Jharkhand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Assam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Win | Draw | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Kerala | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | West Bengal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group D:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Win | Draw | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Rajasthan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Haryana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
When & Where to watch: live stream & telecast
Up until now, there has been no information available about live streaming for matches from this event. Additionally, none of the Indian television channels have made any announcements regarding the live broadcast of this event.