Kerala won the competition , their sixth championship , by defeating West Bengal during the final in penalties 4 -- 2 .
The competition began with qualifiers on 8 January 2018 and concluded with the final on 1 April 2018 .
Kerala won the competition , qualifiers ' sixth championship , by defeating West Bengal during the final in penalties 4 -- 2 .
The competition began with qualifiers on 8 January 2018 and concluded with the final on 1 April 2018 .