India win inaugural Women's T20 Blind Cricket World Cup
What's the story
India have made history by winning the first-ever Women's T20 Blind Cricket World Cup. They achieved this feat with a seven-wicket win over Nepal in the final at P Sara Oval in Colombo. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, displaying their complete dominance. In fact, they restricted Nepal to just one boundary in their innings.
Match details
India's performance in the final and semi-final
Electing to bowl first, India restricted Nepal to 114/5 in their 20 overs. They chased down the target in just over 12 overs, with Phula Saren taking charge with an unbeaten knock of 44 runs off just 27 balls. The semi-final saw India beat Australia by a whopping nine wickets, while Nepal made it to the final after edging past Pakistan in another semi-final match.
Tournament details
The tournament's journey and significance
The six-team T20 tournament featured India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the USA. The knockout stages were held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. India's historic title run not only highlights their achievement but also marks a major milestone for blind cricket and its growth in the coming years.