National Blind Cricket Tournament 2017 Final: Andhra Pradesh takes on Gujarat

National Blind Cricket Tournament 2017 Final: AP takes on GUJ

Mumbai: Defending champions Andhra Pradesh made it to the finals by defeating Odisha by six runs in the semi final of the 24th National Cricket Tournament for the Blind being held on Thursday. AP skipper Ajay Reddy hit 143 runs off 119 balls with 11 fours to help his side put 257 on the board. Chasing the target, Odisha fell short of six runs as they scored 251 for 6 in their 35 overs. In the second semi final of the day, Gujarat defeated Haryana by 88 runs. Gujarat piled up 376 for four on the board with Ganesh Gavit hitting 213 off 119 balls. Haryana skipper Vineet Kumar’s 78 went in vain as the managed to score 288 for eight chasing 376. The final will be played at MIG Club in suburban Bandra and the valedictory function is expected to be attended by former India skipper Ajit Wadekar.