India won the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final held at P Sara Oval, Colombo, Sri Lanka on November 24, 2025. India restricted Nepal to 114/5 and then chased down the target in just 12.1 overs with 7 wickets in hand. Phula Saren's match-winning innings of 44 off 27 balls was the highlight of the final. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, USA, and Pakistan in the league phase, and Australia again in the semi-final. The tournament was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka with fixtures in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo. The Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 is the first-ever global cricket championship exclusively for women cricketers with visual impairment. Blind cricket uses a white plastic ball filled with ball bearings that rattle as it rolls, enabling players to track it by sound. Players are classified as B1 (totally blind), B2 (partially sighted), and B3 (limited vision) — teams must field a mix of these categories. The historic win represents a major milestone for para-sports inclusion and women's empowerment in India. The team subsequently visited BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to celebrate their achievement. This victory places India at the forefront of global blind cricket, building on the men's team's World Cup success, and underscores the need for greater institutional support, funding, and recognition for para-sports and disabled athletes in India.
India Wins Inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025: Historic Victory in Colombo
India won the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final held at P Sara Oval, Colombo, Sri Lanka on November 24, 2025. India restricted Nepal to 114/5 and then chased down the target in just 12.1 overs with 7 wickets in hand. Phula Saren's match-winning innings of 44 off 27 balls was the highlight of the final. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, USA, and Pakistan in the league phase, and Australia again in the semi-final. The tournament was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka with fixtures in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo. The Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 is the first-ever global cricket championship exclusively for women cricketers with visual impairment. Blind cricket uses a white plastic ball filled with ball bearings that rattle as it rolls, enabling players to track it by sound. Players are classified as B1 (totally blind), B2 (partially sighted), and B3 (limited vision) — teams must field a mix of these categories. The historic win represents a major milestone for para-sports inclusion and women's empowerment in India. The team subsequently visited BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to celebrate their achievement. This victory places India at the forefront of global blind cricket, building on the men's team's World Cup success, and underscores the need for greater institutional support, funding, and recognition for para-sports and disabled athletes in India.
Key facts
- India won the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 by defeating Nepal by 7 wickets.
- Phula Saren scored match-winning 44 off 27 balls in the final at P Sara Oval, Colombo.
- India chased 114 in just 12.1 overs and remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
- Players are classified as B1 (totally blind), B2 (partially sighted), and B3 (limited vision).
- The tournament was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka with matches in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo.
- WBCC and Cricket for the Blind organised the first-ever women's blind cricket world championship.
Mains angle
Q: India's victory at the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 is a landmark for para-sports inclusion. Discuss institutional support required for disabled athletes in India.
Answer (50 words):
India defeated Nepal by seven wickets at P Sara Oval, Colombo on November 24, 2025, chasing 114/5 in 12.1 overs, with Phula Saren scoring 44 off 27 balls. Unbeaten through the tournament co-hosted with Sri Lanka, India lifted the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup, spotlighting para-sports funding and recognition needs.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 and whom did they defeat in the final?
India won the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final held at P Sara Oval, Colombo, on November 24, 2025.
Which Indian player was the star performer in the final of the Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025?
Phula Saren was the star performer, scoring a match-winning 44 off 27 balls in the final.
How are players classified in blind cricket and what do the classifications mean?
Players are classified as B1 (totally blind), B2 (partially sighted), and B3 (limited vision) based on their degree of visual impairment.
Which organisations hosted the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 and where were the matches held?
The World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) and Cricket for the Blind (CFI) organised the tournament, with matches held in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo.
What was India's record throughout the Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 tournament?
India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, USA, and Pakistan in the league phase and Australia again in the semi-final before winning the final against Nepal.
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