In an impressive display of skill and composure, India Women defeated Nepal Women by 7 wickets in the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025, held at P Sara Oval, Colombo. Chasing Nepal’s total of 114/5, India reached 117/3 in just 12.1 overs, powered by strong batting performances from Karuna K, Phula Saren, and Basanti Hansda. Nepal’s innings saw steady contributions but couldn’t set a defendable target against a confident Indian lineup. Phula Saren was named Player of the Match for her impactful all-round performance.
Match Summary - 1st Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025 (Final)
Nepal Women - 114/5 (20 overs)
- Binita Pun - 5 (9 balls)
- Mankeshi Chaudhary - 8 (12 balls)
- Susma Tamang - 6 (24 balls)
- Bimala Rai - 26 (26 balls)
- Sarita Ghimire - 35 (38 balls)
- Binita Somai (WK) - 9* (8 balls)
Top Indian Bowlers
- Phula Saren - 3 overs, 0/20
- Deepika TC - 2 overs, 1/13
- Ganga Kadam - 2 overs, 0/6
- Sunita Srathe - 3 overs, 1/17
- Anekha Devi - 1 over, 0/6
- Jamuna Rani Tudu - 2 overs, 0/12
India Women - 117/3 (12.1 overs)
- Deepika TC - 6 (7 balls)
- Anekha Devi - 2 (3 balls)
- Karuna K - 42 (27 balls)
- Phula Saren - 44* (27 balls)
- Basanti Hansda - 13* (12 balls)
Top Nepal Bowlers
- Kanti Yogi - 4 overs, 0/35
- Sarita Ghimire - 4 overs, 0/39
- B3 Dilisara Dhamala - 4 overs, 1/21
- Prabita Rai - 0.1 overs, 0/1
Result : India Women won by 7 wickets.
Player of the Match: Phula Saren (India Women)
Date: 23 Nov 2025
Venue: P Sara Oval, Colombo
Toss: India Women won the toss and opted to field
The 1st Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025 is the inaugural global tournament designed to showcase the talent, skill, and determination of visually impaired women cricketers from around the world. The championship aims to promote inclusivity in sports while providing an international stage for blind women’s cricket to grow and inspire.
Participating Teams:
- India Women
- Nepal Women
- Sri Lanka Women
- USA Women
- Pakistan Women
- Australia Women
