Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and felicitated the Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team on November 29, 2025, celebrating their historic victory in the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025. India had defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final held at P Sara Oval, Colombo, Sri Lanka on November 23, 2025, completing the tournament unbeaten. Phula Saren's match-winning innings of 44 off 27 balls was the highlight of the final. India defeated Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, USA, and Pakistan in the league phase, and Australia again in the semi-final. The Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 is the first-ever global cricket championship exclusively for women cricketers with visual impairment, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. 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). The PM's meeting with the team was significant — it amplified national recognition for para-athletes and highlighted the need for greater institutional support, funding, and media coverage for para-sports in India. The team's achievement builds on India's men's blind cricket team's World Cup success and positions India as a leader in global blind cricket. The event brought attention to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and calls for its formal recognition by the BCCI.
India's Blind Women's Cricket Team Felicitated by Prime Minister After Winning Inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and felicitated the Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team on November 29, 2025, celebrating their historic victory in the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025. India had defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final held at P Sara Oval, Colombo, Sri Lanka on November 23, 2025, completing the tournament unbeaten. Phula Saren's match-winning innings of 44 off 27 balls was the highlight of the final. India defeated Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, USA, and Pakistan in the league phase, and Australia again in the semi-final. The Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 is the first-ever global cricket championship exclusively for women cricketers with visual impairment, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. 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). The PM's meeting with the team was significant — it amplified national recognition for para-athletes and highlighted the need for greater institutional support, funding, and media coverage for para-sports in India. The team's achievement builds on India's men's blind cricket team's World Cup success and positions India as a leader in global blind cricket. The event brought attention to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and calls for its formal recognition by the BCCI.
Key facts
- India won the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 defeating Nepal by seven wickets.
- The final was held at P Sara Oval, Colombo, Sri Lanka on November 23, 2025.
- Phula Saren scored a match-winning 44 off 27 balls in the final.
- Players are classified as B1 (totally blind), B2 (partially sighted), and B3 (limited vision).
- Blind cricket uses a white plastic ball filled with ball bearings for audio tracking.
- PM Modi felicitated the team on November 29 amplifying recognition for para-athletes.
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Q: Discuss the significance of India's inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 victory and its implications for recognition, funding and institutional support of para-sports in India.
Answer (50 words):
On November 29, 2025, Prime Minister Modi felicitated India's Blind Women's Cricket team for their historic inaugural T20 World Cup win. India defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the Colombo final on November 23, with Phula Saren's 44 off 27 balls. The tournament amplified calls for BCCI recognition of CABI.
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Which statement about India's Blind Women's Cricket Team's 2025 T20 World Cup achievement is correct?
India's Blind Women's Cricket Team created history by winning the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup in 2025. The Prime Minister congratulated the team for the unbeaten campaign and the historic achievement, while the Ministry of Women and Child Development also felicitated the players after the win.
Frequently asked questions
Where and when was the final of the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 played?
The final was held on November 23, 2025, at P Sara Oval in Colombo, Sri Lanka. India defeated Nepal by seven wickets to win the inaugural tournament.
Who was India's standout performer in the Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 final?
Phula Saren scored a match-winning innings of 44 runs off 27 balls in the final against Nepal, and her knock was the highlight of India's championship victory.
How are players classified in blind cricket?
Players are classified into three categories: B1 (totally blind), B2 (partially sighted with limited light/shape perception), and B3 (limited but functional vision). Teams must field a mix of all three categories.
What is special about the cricket ball used in blind cricket?
Blind cricket uses a white plastic ball filled with ball bearings. The bearings rattle inside the ball when it moves, allowing players to track its position through sound rather than sight.
Why is the Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 historically significant?
It is the first-ever global championship for women cricketers with visual impairment, marking a landmark in para-sport inclusion. India won the inaugural edition unbeaten, with PM Modi felicitating the team on November 29, 2025.
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