India clinched the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup title on Sunday with a commanding seven-wicket win over Nepal in the final at the P Sara Oval. After choosing to bowl first, India restricted Nepal to 114
for 5, allowing just a single boundary throughout the innings — a testament to their disciplined performance. The chase was smooth and confident, as India raced to 117 for 3 in only 12 overs. Phula Saren anchored the reply brilliantly with an unbeaten 44, sealing a historic triumph for the side.
The celebrations that followed carried shades of India’s T20 World Cup triumph in the Caribbean earlier this year. Captain Deepika TC walked toward her teammates with the trophy held tight, slowing down as she approached the huddle before lifting it high to a roar, as the squad exploded in delight around her.
We are the Champions – SBI 1st Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025 pic.twitter.com/QX1DHsyYTJ
— Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) (@blind_cricket) November 23, 2025
The victory comes barely three weeks after the Indian women’s team defeated South Africa in Navi Mumbai -two landmark wins that highlight the rising status of women’s cricket in the country, both in mainstream and visually impaired categories.
In the semi-final, India secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over Australia, while Nepal advanced to the final by narrowly defeating Pakistan in the other last-four encounter.
The T20 tournament, a six-team event including India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the USA, started on November 11 in New Delhi. Following a few matches in Bengaluru, the knockout stages shifted to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
India’s Road to the title:
Defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
Defeated Australia by 209 runs
Defeated Nepal by 85 runs
Defeated the United States by 10 wickets
Defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets
Semifinal: Defeated Australia by 9 wickets
Final: Defeated Nepal by 7 wickets (Colombo)
India’s emphatic title run not only underscores their consistency but also marks a significant milestone for blind cricket, paving the way for greater recognition and development of the sport in the coming years.
(With Agency Inputs)
