Reddy Badanayak takes India to stunning triumph against Sri Lanka in Blind Cricket

New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI): Ajay Kumar Reddy and Nakula Badanayak struck half-centuries as the Indian men’s blind cricket team thrashed Sri Lanka by 134 runs in the second T20 of the Samarth Championship here on Tuesday.

Debutant Gudadappa (B1) too chimed in with a strong 48-run inning. India reached 273 for 5, with Reddy hitting 84 in 26 balls, while Badanayak blasted a 46-ball 65.

In reply, Sri Lanka were reduced to 139 for four at the Karnail Singh Stadium.  India have grabbed a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Opting to bat, India got off to a bad start, losing Lokesh on the first ball. The hosts subsequently lost Sukhram Majhi in the second over. But Gudadappa and Sunil Ramesh established a 47-run stand for the third wicket.

While Gudadappa scored 48 off 27 balls, Sunil hit 36 off 18 deliveries. Badanayak and Reddy then cobbled up a 128-run partnership. Sri Lanka stumbled early in the chase and lost momentum, managing 54/2 in the first eight overs.

Saman Thushara tried to pull things back but had little help from his colleagues. The third match will be contested at the same site on Wednesday.