India Lift the First Blind Women’s T20 World Cup – Indian women’s blind cricket team created a historic moment by winning the inaugural Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025, defeating Nepal by 7 wickets in the final played at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium (P Sara Oval), Colombo.
This victory was not just a title win—it marked India’s perfect unbeaten tournament, proving their dominance across all phases of the competition.
INDIA WOMEN'S TEAM RECREATED ROHIT SHARMA'S ICONIC STYLE AFTER WON WORLD CUP FOR BLIND. ♥️🥹
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) November 23, 2025
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India’s Clinical Performance in the Final
After choosing to bowl first, India kept complete control of the match.
Nepal Innings
- Total: 114/5 (20 overs)
- Boundaries Hit: Only 1
- Top Scorer: Sarita Ghimire – 35 (38 balls)
India’s bowlers—across B1, B2, and B3 categories—kept tight lines, restricted scoring, and never allowed Nepal to accelerate.
India’s Run-Chase
India chased the target in just 12.1 overs, finishing at 117/3, with 47 balls remaining.
Top Performer
- Phula Saren: 44* (27 balls), 4 boundaries
Her confident stroke play ensured India never came under pressure.
🚨 INDIA WON THE WORLD CUP 🚨
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 23, 2025
– India Women's team won the World Cup for Blind. 🇮🇳 [Vipul Kashyap] pic.twitter.com/JTnoGlDL9J
India’s Road to the Trophy: Complete Unbeaten Run
India dominated throughout the tournament, winning all league matches, the semifinal, and the final.
India’s Results in Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
| Stage | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| League Match | Sri Lanka | Won by 10 wickets |
| League Match | Australia | Won by 209 runs |
| League Match | Nepal | Won by 85 runs |
| League Match | USA | Won by 10 wickets |
| League Match | Pakistan | Won by 8 wickets |
| Semifinal | Australia | Won by 9 wickets |
| Final (Colombo) | Nepal | Won by 7 wickets |
India not only won every game but outplayed each team in all three departments – batting, bowling, and fielding.
Tournament Overview
- Teams: India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, USA
- Format: Round-robin league + knockouts
- Hosts: India & Sri Lanka
- Venues: New Delhi → Bengaluru → Colombo
- Duration: Began on 11 November 2025, final on 23 November 2025
This was the first-ever Women’s Blind T20 World Cup, making India’s win even more historic.
Journey of Inspiration & Courage
The Indian squad is a blend of players from nine states, many coming from rural and underprivileged backgrounds. Their stories include:
- Captain Deepika TC – lost vision as a child, now a national inspiration
- Vice-captain Ganga Kadam – from a family of nine siblings
- Phula Saren – from an Odisha tribal community
- Anekha Devi – young rising batter from Jammu & Kashmir
Despite limited resources, language barriers, and social challenges, these women reached the world stage through hard work and passion.
Their success shows how blind cricket is growing in India under the guidance of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI).
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Standout Player of the Tournament
While India dominated the event, Pakistan’s Mehreen Ali, a B3-category player, was a major star of the tournament.
- Runs Scored: 600+
- Notable Innings:
- 230 (78 balls) vs Sri Lanka
- 133 vs Australia
Her performances highlighted the exceptional talent present in women’s blind cricket globally.
A Moment Bigger Than Sport
The tournament also sent a strong message of inclusion, equality, empowerment, and unity:
- Players from rival nations exchanged handshakes and smiles, displaying rare sportsmanship.
- The Sri Lankan Prime Minister praised the tournament for promoting accessibility in sports.
- Fans worldwide watched live streams, giving blind cricket unprecedented visibility.
For many players, this tournament was their first international exposure, travel experience, and a chance to represent their country.
What This Win Means for India
This title win comes only weeks after the sighted Indian women’s team won the World Cup in Navi Mumbai.
Now, India has achieved a double World Cup triumph in women’s cricket within the same month—one in mainstream cricket and one in blind cricket.
It marks a massive leap forward for women’s blind cricket, inspiring more girls across India to take up the sport.
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Conclusion
India’s victory in the first Blind Women’s T20 World Cup is a historic and emotional milestone. The team’s journey—from overcoming personal challenges to dominating on the global stage—shows what determination, training, and opportunity can achieve.
This win will be remembered as the beginning of a new era for women’s blind cricket, not only in India but worldwide.
