Summary
For the first time ever, India’s blind women’s cricket team has won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final in Colombo. The Indian side went unbeaten throughout the tournament, and their heroes received praise from leaders across the country.
Key Highlights
- India beat Nepal by seven wickets in the final at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo.
- Nepal were restricted to 114 for 5, and India chased it down in just 12.1 overs, finishing at 117/3.
- Phula Saren played a match-winning knock, scoring 44 off 27 balls, and also bowled three overs for just 20 runs. She was named Player of the Match.
- India went undefeated in the entire tournament, including strong performances against Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the USA.
- The team included key players like Deepika TC who scored 91 in one match, showcasing India’s dominance with both bat and ball.
- India’s celebrations mirrored those of the senior women’s team: captain Deepika TC recreated Harmanpreet Kaur’s iconic trophy lift.
- Political leaders and public figures have hailed the win: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a “shining example of hard work teamwork and determination.”
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the team’s grit and spirit calling the achievement “remarkable.”
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Editor’s Insights
This is more than a cricket win it is a milestone moment for women’s cricket and disability sports in India. The blind women’s national team has shown that passion skill and resilience know no boundaries.
Phula Saren’s all-round performance makes her a star to watch. Her ability to deliver under pressure with both bat and ball signals that she will be central to India’s future in blind cricket.
Deepika TC’s simple but powerful celebration echoing Harmanpreet Kaur’s trophy moment shows how women in cricket at all levels are connected in their journey and aspirations.
With this historic win, India has taken a major step in giving more visibility to blind cricket. The hope now is that this inspires more girls with visual impairment to take up the sport, and that more support, infrastructure, and sponsorship follow.
Source & Attribution
This article is based on reports from ICC (International Cricket Council), Cricket.com, NDTV, Hindustan Times, and other trusted media outlets.
Congratulations to Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team for creating history by winning the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup! More commendable is the fact that they stayed unbeaten in the series. This is indeed a historic sporting achievement, a shining example of hardwork,… pic.twitter.com/wARpvRRoIm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 24, 2025
Disclaimer
This is a summary of publicly available information as of November 2025. Details may evolve as more interviews and official statements emerge. For full match reports and player profiles refer to the ICC website or the Cricket Association for the Blind in India.
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