Historic win: India's Blind Women clinch inaugural T20 World Cup in Colombo
Historic win: India's Blind Women clinch inaugural T20 World Cup in Colombo
India's blind women's cricket team wins the inaugural T20 World Cup for the Blind, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in Colombo.
India's blind women's cricket team carved history by winning the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind 2025 in Colombo, beating Nepal by seven wickets after a sharp chase. Nepal posted 114/5, and India rolled to 117/3 in 12 overs to seal the title.
Led by captain Deepika TC, the squad demonstrated steadiness and teamwork, with a composed partnership guiding the chase and contributions from across the batting order.
The victory drew praise from leaders nationwide, with top figures congratulating the squad for a remarkable feat, highlighting hard work, grit, and national pride.
This historic win shines a spotlight on disability sports and women's cricket in India and is expected to inspire a new generation of players. It also strengthens momentum for greater support and visibility for the sport.
The final was held at the P Sara Oval in Colombo, a stage that witnessed history in the making as the Indians clinched the crown.
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