India win the first ever Blind Women T20 World Cup

History was made in November 2025 when India lifted the trophy at the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup, completing a flawless and unbeaten campaign. In the final, played at the P Sara Oval in Colombo, India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 before chasing down the target in just 12.1 overs to win by seven wickets.

The standout performer was Phula Saren, whose blistering 44 runs off only 27 balls guided India home and capped a tournament in which the team had swept aside every challenge. On the road to the title, India had defeated Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, the United States and Pakistan in the league phase, before overcoming Australia again in the semi-final. The event was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches staged in Delhi, Bengaluru and Colombo.

“In the final, played at the P Sara Oval in Colombo, India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 before chasing down the target in just 12.”

Blind and partially sighted cricket adapts the game with an audible ball and modified rules so that athletes with visual impairments can compete at a high level. The launch of a dedicated women's World Cup marks a significant step for the sport, opening a global stage to players who have often had far fewer opportunities than their sighted counterparts.

The victory was celebrated across India, with messages of congratulation reaching the team from public figures. Yet the deeper significance lies in what the tournament represents: a growing recognition that elite competition should be accessible to all, and that visually impaired women athletes deserve the same chance to chase a world title. For the players involved, the inaugural trophy is both a sporting triumph and a powerful statement about inclusion in the game they love.