India lift first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup; coach predicts bright future

The Indian women's blind cricket team made history by winning the first Blind Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday, a historic accomplishment for inclusive sport. The final, played at the historic P Saravanamuttu Stadium in Colombo, saw India convincingly beat Nepal by seven wickets after restricting the opposition to 114–5.

While addressing the media, Coach Chandu V declared that “a great future awaits blind women’s cricket in India.”

India performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup for the Blind, winning the competition by going undefeated.

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.