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India win inaugural T20 Blind Women's World Cup after defeating Nepal by seven wickets

Opener Phula Saren played a match-winning knock. She scored 44 runs off 27 balls, including four boundaries. Her innings helped India chase down the 115-run target in the 13th over. Saren's magnificent performance earned her the Player of the Match.

ANI Nov 23, 2025 17:45 IST googleads

India blind cricket team celebrating (Photo: ANI)

New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): India scripted history as they won the inaugural edition of the Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. India defeated Nepal by seven wickets in a one-sided final in Colombo on Sunday.
After opting to field first, Indian bowlers displayed a brilliant show with the ball. The Indian bowlers bowled tight lines, limiting Nepal to 114/5 in 20 overs.
While chasing, the Indian batters reached 100 runs in the first 10 overs, ensuring there is no more threat.
Opener Phula Saren played a match-winning knock. She scored 44 runs off 27 balls, including four boundaries.
Her innings brought India to chase down the target in the 13th over, sealing the title. Apart from her, Karuna K also contributed with a 27-ball 42. Saren's magnificent performance earned her the Player of the Match.
After scripting history, India captain Deepika TC opened up that they are very proud of this win. She added that the entire team worked hard to lift the title.
"We are very proud and it is a huge win. Our entire team worked very hard. It is a very strong team and other teams are afraid of playing with us. We are even ready to play with the men's team." Deepika TC said after winning the match.
In the T20 World Cup for the Blind, India put on an exceptional performance, going undefeated throughout the tournament to claim the title.
India started their campaign with a convincing win over Sri Lanka. Against Australia, India registered a 57-run win after the Aussies failed to chase down the 293-run target.
India overcame the hurdle of Pakistan, chasing down the 136-run target in just 10.2 overs. In the semi-final, India thrashed Australia by nine wickets and sealed the trophy with a one-sided win over Nepal. (ANI)

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