Colombo: In a landmark achievement for disability sports, the India blind women’s T20 World Cup win made global headlines as the Indian team lifted the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind after a commanding seven-wicket victory over Nepal.
India produced a disciplined bowling effort to restrict Nepal to 114/5. The chase was equally authoritative, with Phula Saren delivering a match-winning knock of 44 off 27 balls, earning her the Player of the Match award.
With this triumph, India finished the tournament undefeated, displaying consistency, strategic discipline, and exceptional teamwork across all matches.
The historic India blind women’s T20 World Cup win has drawn widespread praise from sporting communities, disability-rights organisations, and fans across the country marking a new era of recognition for visually impaired women in sports.