Unbeaten India Claims Inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup in Final Thriller in Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 23, 2025

India has clinched the title of the world’s first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, capping off a flawless, undefeated campaign by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final, held at Colombo’s historic P. Saravanamuttu Stadium (P Sara Oval) on Sunday.

The tournament, a landmark moment for women’s cricket for the visually impaired, was successfully co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches played across New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo.

A Dominant Final Performance

The highly anticipated final saw a commanding performance from the Indian side, led by Captain Deepika TC.

The Match Summary:

1. Nepal Innings: India won the toss and elected to field first. A disciplined bowling and fielding effort from India successfully contained the Nepalese batters, restricting them to 114 for 5 in their 20 overs. Nepal’s scoring effort was notably hampered, managing only one boundary in the entire innings, with Sarita Ghimire top-scoring with 35 off 38 balls.
2. India Innings: The chase was swift and decisive. Driven by a sensational opening spell, India reached the target of 115 runs in just 12.1 overs, losing only three wickets. Opener Phula Saren was the star, scoring a match-winning 44 off just 27 deliveries, an innings that included four boundaries. Karuna K also contributed a brisk 42 runs off 27 balls, ensuring India cruised to victory with 47 balls to spare. Phula Saren was deservedly named the Player of the Match.

Following the historic win, Captain Deepika TC expressed immense pride, noting the hard work and strength of her team: “We are very proud and it is a huge win. Our entire team worked very hard… We are even ready to play with the men’s team.”

Tournament Overview: An Unbeaten Run

The inaugural World Cup began on November 11 and featured six participating teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, the United States, and Nepal.

India’s path to the trophy was one of complete dominance, as they remained undefeated across every stage of the competition:

Stage	Match	Result	Key Details
League	vs. Sri Lanka Women	India won by 10 wickets	Sri Lanka bowled out for 41.
League	vs. Australia Women	India won by 209 runs	India posted a huge 292/4.
League	vs. Nepal Women	India won by 85 runs
League	vs. USA Women	India won by 10 wickets
League	vs. Pakistan Women	India won by 8 wickets	Chased 136 in 10.2 overs.
Semi-Final 1	vs. Australia Women	India won by 9 wickets
Semi-Final 2	Nepal beat Pakistan	Nepal reached final	Pakistan’s tournament ended here.
Final	vs. Nepal Women	India won by 7 wickets	India chased 115 in 12.1 overs.

Sri Lanka and Standout Performances

While co-hosts Sri Lanka had the home advantage, they struggled in the league phase, securing only one win against the United States from their five preliminary matches.

The tournament saw several outstanding individual performances, most notably from Pakistan’s Mehreen Ali, a B3 (partially sighted) player, who amassed over 600 runs, including a staggering 230 off just 78 balls against Sri Lanka and a century against Australia.

The World Cup was played under standard blind-cricket regulations, which involve the use of an audible white plastic ball filled with ball bearings, and specific fielding requirements for B1 (completely blind), B2 (sees up to two metres), and B3 (partially sighted) players.

India’s historic victory comes shortly after the mainstream Indian women’s team won the World Cup 2025, highlighting the rising success and prominence of women’s cricket—both mainstream and visually impaired—in the country.