On November 23, 2025, India's women's blind cricket team created history by winning the inaugural SBI Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025, defeating Nepal by 7 wickets in the final held at the P Sara Oval, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Restricting Nepal to 114/5, India chased the target in just 12.1 overs with 3 wickets down. Phula Saren's match-winning knock of 44 off 27 balls guided India home. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament — defeating Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, USA and Pakistan in the league phase before overcoming Australia in the semi-final. The tournament, organised by the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) and Cricket for the Blind (CFI) with State Bank of India (SBI) as title sponsor, is the world's first global cricket championship exclusively for women with visual impairment. It marks a landmark step toward inclusion, representation and international recognition for blind women athletes. Rajasthan's Anandpur Sahib-trained players and Jaipur-based Blind Cricket Association have contributed players to national teams in past editions of blind cricket, reflecting the state's growing role in para-sports.
India Wins Inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025: Historic Victory Over Nepal in Colombo
On November 23, 2025, India's women's blind cricket team created history by winning the inaugural SBI Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025, defeating Nepal by 7 wickets in the final held at the P Sara Oval, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Restricting Nepal to 114/5, India chased the target in just 12.1 overs with 3 wickets down. Phula Saren's match-winning knock of 44 off 27 balls guided India home. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament — defeating Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, USA and Pakistan in the league phase before overcoming Australia in the semi-final. The tournament, organised by the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) and Cricket for the Blind (CFI) with State Bank of India (SBI) as title sponsor, is the world's first global cricket championship exclusively for women with visual impairment. It marks a landmark step toward inclusion, representation and international recognition for blind women athletes. Rajasthan's Anandpur Sahib-trained players and Jaipur-based Blind Cricket Association have contributed players to national teams in past editions of blind cricket, reflecting the state's growing role in para-sports.
Key facts
- India won the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 defeating Nepal by 7 wickets.
- Phula Saren's match-winning 44 off 27 balls guided India in the Colombo final.
- India remained unbeaten throughout, beating Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, USA, and Pakistan.
- This is the world's first global cricket championship for women with visual impairment.
- Blind cricket uses a rattling plastic ball with ball bearings for sound-based tracking.
- The victory is a landmark for para-sports inclusion and women's empowerment in India.
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Q: India won the inaugural SBI Blind Women's T20 World Cup in November 2025. Discuss its significance for para-sports inclusion.
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On 23 November 2025 India defeated Nepal by 7 wickets at the P Sara Oval, Colombo, winning the inaugural SBI Blind Women's T20 World Cup. Restricting Nepal to 114/5, India chased in 12.1 overs; Phula Saren's 44 off 27 balls led the chase. WBCC and CFI organised this global blind-cricket championship.
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Which country did India defeat to win the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025?
India defeated Nepal by 7 wickets in the final of the inaugural SBI Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025, held at the P Sara Oval, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where did India win the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025?
India won the inaugural SBI Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 on November 23, 2025, at the P Sara Oval, Colombo, Sri Lanka. India defeated Nepal by 7 wickets in the final, chasing a target of 115 in just 12.1 overs.
Who was the standout performer in the Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 final?
Phula Saren was the standout performer, scoring a match-winning 44 off 27 balls in the final against Nepal. Her knock guided India to victory in the inaugural edition of the tournament.
How did India perform 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 stage, and Australia in the semi-final before defeating Nepal in the final. This made India the first-ever champion of this competition.
What makes the Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 historically significant?
The 2025 tournament is the world's first global cricket championship for women with visual impairment, making India's victory doubly historic. The event is a landmark for para-sports inclusion and women's empowerment in India.
How is the cricket ball different in blind cricket compared to regular cricket?
In blind cricket, a specially designed rattling plastic ball containing ball bearings is used, producing sound so that visually impaired players can track its movement by hearing. This modification is fundamental to making the sport accessible.
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