The Indian women’s blind cricket team secured a landmark triumph by winning the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind in Colombo on Sunday. In the final, India defeated Nepal by seven wickets. After being asked to field first, India’s bowlers restricted Nepal to 114 for 5. In reply, the Indian batters chased down the target in just 12.1 overs, with Khula Sharir unbeaten on 44 off 27 balls.
The Indian side remained undefeated throughout the tournament, overcoming Sri Lanka, the United States, Pakistan and Australia en route to the title. Nepal reached the final by edging Pakistan in the semifinal.
This historic victory highlights not only the growing strength of India’s differently-abled sportswomen but also reflects the increasing attention and institutional support for blind cricket at the international level. The win is expected to serve as a major boost for the game’s visibility, encouraging greater participation and investment in infrastructure for blind athletes.
With this milestone, the Indian team has set a benchmark for excellence in blind T20 cricket and raised expectations for future global competitions. Their emphatic success will likely inspire many aspiring players across the country and catalyse further development of the sport.
