In a groundbreaking achievement for women's cricket, India secured victory in the first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Indian team conquered Nepal with a decisive seven-wicket win on November 23, 2025. This momentous event, hosted at the renowned P Sara Oval, highlighted India's supremacy in the sport and set a remarkable milestone for inclusive cricket.
After choosing to bowl first, India's bowlers executed a disciplined strategy, restricting Nepal to 114 for 5 in their 20 overs. The bowling unit maintained pressure, effectively curbing Nepal's scoring opportunities. Despite a few late boundaries, tight fielding and strategic use of conditions ensured Nepal's innings remained contained.
India's response was swift and confident. Chasing 115, India reached 117 for 3 in just 12 overs, with eight overs left. The Indian batters displayed freedom and clarity, rotating the strike efficiently and finding timely boundaries. The comprehensive seven-wicket victory underscored India's dominance in the tournament.
This victory marks a trailblazing achievement as the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, enhancing visibility and support for blind women's cricket. It signifies a major step forward for a format often overlooked in mainstream sports.
The win also amplifies the momentum for para and blind sports, aligning with national goals of inclusivity, equal opportunity, and gender empowerment in athletics. This tournament opens opportunities for regular international fixtures, talent discovery, sponsorships, and training infrastructure development for blind women cricketers. It sets a precedent for increased international cooperation in promoting disability sports.
Blind cricket is managed internationally by the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC). Players are categorized based on visual impairment: B1 (completely blind), B2 (partially blind), and B3 (partially sighted). The game uses a hard plastic ball with ball bearings for auditory tracking.
One of Sri Lanka's oldest cricket venues, P Sara Oval in Colombo has hosted numerous domestic and international matches, including historic finals and women's events.
India has a strong record in Men’s Blind Cricket World Cups, including T20 and ODI formats. The 2025 win marks India's first title in the women’s blind cricket format, solidifying its global leadership in both men’s and women’s blind cricket.
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