India on Sunday won the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup after defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final played at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium (P Sara Oval) in Colombo. Sportstar
India, who elected to field after winning the toss, restricted Nepal to 114 for 5. Chasing 115, India reached the target comfortably, scoring 117 for 3 in just 12 overs to emerge as unbeaten champions of the tournament. Phula Saren led the chase with a quick 44 off 27 deliveries. myRepublica
Opening batter Phula Saren starred for India, top-scoring with 44 off 27 deliveries; Karuna Kumari contributed 42 off 27 before being dismissed, and Basanti Hansda added 13 off 12 as India eased home. Nepal were anchored by Sarita Ghimire, who top-scored with 35 off 38 balls. Rising Nepal
Pakistan’s Mehreen Ali, a B3 (partially sighted) player, was the star batter of the six-team event, scoring more than 600 runs, including a 78-ball 230 against Sri Lanka and a 133 against Australia. Sportstar
The inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches staged across New Delhi, Bengaluru and Colombo from 11 November to 23 November 2025. Cricket Association for the Blind in India
Blind cricket rules used in the tournament include the use of a rattling white plastic ball so players can locate it by sound; bowlers deliver the ball underarm after confirming the striker’s readiness and calling “play”; teams field eleven players, including at least four who are fully blind; players are categorised as B1, B2 and B3, and B1 batters’ runs may be counted differently for fairness. myRepublica
With the title, India won a cash prize (reported in tournament coverage), while runner-up Nepal received a reported prize for finishing second. Rising Nepal
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- What impact could this inaugural event have on the development of blind women’s cricket in your country or region?
- Do you think the co-hosting model (India and Sri Lanka) helped raise the tournament’s profile? Why or why not?
- How should national sports bodies and policymakers respond to the performances and visibility shown at this World Cup?
- What lessons can organisers draw from this tournament to improve future editions (venues, broadcast, accessibility, finance)?